Today it was my turn to teach Relief Society. My topic was on "Loving Life and Learning" (one of the items in the Relief Society Declaration. As I prepared during the week, I began to see that one key to loving life is to see and acknowledge the simple, wonderful moments that happen every day. Here are a few of the beautiful, funny, poignant moments I've experienced over the last few days.
- Coming downstairs to see my two boys cuddled up on the couch under a blanket watching t.v. together.
- Watching my dad play with the grandkids.
- The two minutes where my house was actually all clean on Monday.
- The look on my daughter's face when she caught a tough throw and made the play on first base.
- Reading about King Benjamin in the Book of Mormon with my kids and realizing that they actually get it.
- Finding that my wonderful husband had set up my whole Relief Society lesson for me while I was busy talking to a friend in the hall. (Even though he thinks that putting a tablecloth and centerpiece on the table for a lesson is silly.)
- Riding down a hill at 35 miles per hour with U2's "Beautiful Day" on my iPod. (You had to know that at least one of my perfect moments had to be on a bike!)
- Finally getting all of the weeds out of my garden-- even for a day.
- Discovering that my wonderful friend Tina finally delivered a beautiful baby girl.
- Receiving a wonderful, unexpected and undeserved gift from my friend Jamie. She was worried (rightfully so) that I might lose my mind this summer, so she made my kids a "Summer Survival" kit complete with activities and supplies. Thank you, my friend!
- Seeing the guy in the motorized wheel chair go through the drive-thru at Burger King.
- Watching the funny jogging lady who actually stopped and smelled the roses and went away with a cooky grin on her face.
Funny as that lady was, I guess that's what I've been doing all week. I'm amazed at how many small, wonderful or funny things happen every day. I guess it's not about being happy every moment of your life-- it's about noticing how many moments of your life you truly are happy and letting them carry you through the rest of the journey. . .
Man, I'm waxing sentimental in my old age. . .
3 comments:
Yes you are very sentimental. I like the new look lady, missing riding with you. Have a marv day. Thanks for the post.
Great lesson Kim, one I really needed to hear lately. :)Thanks I enjoyed it!The blog looks great too!
What wonderful things to be grateful for and notice!
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