Enjoy the little things,
for one day you may look back
and realize they were the big things.
- Robert Brault
for one day you may look back
and realize they were the big things.
- Robert Brault
As I help pack up kids to go, to leave their home, to enter this world
I am reminded of all the little things I will miss ~
the shoes left by the doorway
the coffee rings on the counter
the late night conversations
the little snickers and giggles
the thoughtful "Can I cook dinner tonight?"
rantings about postmodernism
random, abstract thoughts shared
piano music from keys needing to be tuned
the strumming of the guitar
the dog's "voice"
spontaneous Rootbeer and Coffee runs
toothpaste left in the bottom of the sink
and yes,
even the empty toilet paper rolls.
12 comments:
Oh, Joni,. . .
Your post touched my heart. I love the quote. I completely believe that. Sometimes I think that the great things in life I strive for, God says "I've got that taken care of." It's the small things in life that He wants me to see and treasure. I love this post!
This made me feel so sad, your children are so lucky to have you for a mom...they'll come home and visit you and Dave. I always think "what's my life going to be like when when my John & my Amanda leave home?" I think...nice, less laundry, smaller supper's ect...when in all reality..I DON'T want to happen, but I know it will, so in the mean time I offer you my 2....lol, I LOVE YOU JONI
Love, BIG,BIG HUG'S
& KISSES
Nettie
I think the great times are all about the little moments. A grandchild taking the time to look into your eyes, reach for your hand and swing it as you walk together.
Ah, and yes, you are right, the shoes..... everywhere. Not so fun at my house when the sizes range from 14 to 16. All it takes is one pair to mess up a room. LOL. Great post.
Yes, it is the little things in life to love and appreciate. But when the kids are gone, then you have new little things to love and appreciate. Your quiet time for reading a book. A phone call from the now grown up child that may last only a minute or two. Doing their laundry just to see them come home for a little while. Taking a quick trip to Wal-mart for toilet paper! Yes, there will be new little things to love and experience. Embrase it all, it is in God's plan.
Oh Joni, this is beautiful...I know they'll be back home often, you'll be surprised, but it still is sad.
I read once about fingerprints on the walls and to not be so quick to complain and wash them off because they are also a treasure.
We're here for you and look forward to the next phase with you, and there will be one to talk about! I promise :)
tell Kristin "congrats" to her as she starts this new and rewarding journey in her life, she wont be in this area uh?
Love,
Nettie
joni....first of all your words touched me so...and brought tears....reminds me of when my girls left....and you captured those very things that we so often take for granted! the music fit the post so well....but made the tears flow a bit more! :)
also....i am amazed, because i woke up this morning with the very same words "little things" in my mind....after this whirlwind month of ours....so my post is about this very same thing....but just in general....how i need to be better about appreciating the little things even amongst all the fuss! love it when that happens!
i know this is a bittersweet time...but i loved what lisa j had to say also....new little things given by God....moving on to these....and this i know to be true...so look forward also to your new adventure with a new relationship with those children who are leaving the nest....it will just get more exciting :)
hugs and love to you,
kimberly
OhMyWord!!!LOL....My Daughter just moved out with the kiddos after living with us for 2 yrs....I Miss ALL These Things!!!!hughughugs
Goodness gracious - sad but so sweet!! I remember when my girl went off to college; I wanted to go with her! ((HUGS))
Hi Joni, I just posted the next photo challenge. Let me know if I have forgotten anything.
I'll be thinking about you and your kiddos.
Beautiful thoughts! I was miserable when my first child graduated from high school and was going away to college. By the time the other two came to be that age, I was ready to throw a party. A sigh of relief that lasted maybe 3 seconds and then they brought grandchildren, and it begins again. :-)
Amen. Each season is filled with sweet memories and pains as we and they stretch and grow on their journey.
I love this post. I smiled at all of the moments flashing in my mind.
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