This book rocked my world tonight when putting Emma to bed. It's rocked me before...always gets me choked up and always makes me treasure the moments I have with my sweet kiddos. But tonight it really got me.
I have to remind myself that these days are fleeting (during the stressful "getting dinner ready" moments). I have to remind myself to not just look forward to bedtime so I can have MY time...because these kids WANT to be with us now. I have to remember that I don't know how many days I have or am promised with my kiddos.
Soooo...I read a book like this one, and I just want to cry my eyes out. Especially because I'm watching Ryan's mom say goodbye to her kids and grandkids, mom and sisters, her best friends as well. Who wants to do that? No one. But I guess, in some form or another, we all have to do that SOMEDAY.
So while scratching Emma's back tonight and praying for her, after reading this aloud, I just soaked her pillow with my tears. I am a lucky mama. I am a blessed daughter myself, both as a MOAN and as a daughter to THE King. I am blessed and I thank God so much for purpose in life other than to get to Friday or to get to the next event. Thank you Jesus!
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