Some moments are memorable for the wrong reasons. I love the ones that are memorable for the right ones.
A couple of weeks ago, I posted this question: “Today would be even better if __________.”
My answer was simple: a little more time with the people I love.
And God answered.
Last week, we had all of our kids together, plus Elias, the newest addition to our family. My heart was so full that throughout the week I kept catching myself looking around the room thinking, “Thank You, Lord. Thank You, Lord. Thank You, Lord.”
There wasn’t anything fancy going on. We talked, laughed, ate (a lot 😅), and simply enjoyed being together. That time made me realize my prayer had been answered. It wasn’t about having more time. It was about making the most of the time we were given.
As I reflect on this Thankful Thursday, I do so with a deeper sense of perspective. My heart with the people of Venezuela who are grieving unimaginable loss after the recent earthquakes. So many families have lost loved ones, homes, and the comfort of normal life. Their suffering is a sobering reminder that the moments we often take for granted are, in fact, extraordinary gifts.
Today, I’m grateful for family, for answered prayers, and for those special moments that stop us in our tracks and make us present enough to recognize God’s goodness right in front of us. At the same time, I’m praying for those whose tables are empty and whose hearts are broken. May they find strength, hope, and compassionate hands to help carry them through.
I wish you all many meaningful moments with the people you love.
Stay present.
What are you thankful for today?
Until next Thursday’s post…si Dios quiere.
“Enjoy the little things, for one day you may look back and realize they were the big things.”
-R. Brault
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As I have my little man in my arms, I can now understand the weight of being grateful for the time I have with him and my loved ones. Grateful for that week full of family reunions all because of Elias. 🩵