About a week ago I shared that I was having a rough moment in my life...my day's seemed to be never-ending...long and tiring. Things just seemed to be constant...I'm getting through it and starting to enjoy things much more...plus, the 90 degree weather we are to get doesn't hurt either.
Hubby and I have had many talks about our time here in Washington...we love it here. We've made some really good friends, my hubby's business is doing great. But, have you ever felt like you're living in the '5 years from now' stage?
Well, in 5 years I want to be debt-free, bigger house, better shape, should we move back to California?...etc.
We get so caught up in the next chapter of our life that I feel we're missing a bit of the 'right now phase'. I remember when my oldest was born. Someone said to me, 'please, enjoy each milestone with your child, don't wish for the next one to come quickly, because it will.' I so believe those words to be true. And I can honestly say I haven't wished for my children to get older. If I could, and I know I can't, I would freeze my life right at this moment. Life comes too quickly and life is really good right now...even amongst the chaos that children bring, my ugliest day still is one of my best because of my family.
I can't believe that a year ago we were living in the basement of my hubby's brother's home waiting to buy this home...and now here we are in a beautiful home and loving our community...but, still looking forward to what's next.
As I sit here this morning...I'm going to enjoy the 'right now'...the giggles, the sunshine, the laundry (well, maybe not the laundry), but Life! Because, Life is good!
Are you waiting for that next chapter?
Monday, May 12, 2008
Content?
Posted by Amy at 9:11 AM
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I try to remember to enjoy every day with my daughters and my wife. You don't get the time back. But I still like looking ahead.
~Jef
It is hard to remember to live in the now, sometimes, when the now can seem like such a struggle. At lease you are able to find a way out when you are getting low.
you said it!
i think i have gotten better in the last few years... finding contentment in the now.
for me... my biggest struggle is wanting to go home... home being back to Texas. we know we are only here for a short time... i think we are taking advantage of being here... BUT i do miss home. i am trying to focus on what i DO have (the incredible views/weather/activities)... rather than what i don't have!
the one thing i rely on... God knows... we are where we are supposed to be right now!
God is good... look at where you are today compared to five years AGO! that's always a wow!
You should move back to California. I think we actually traded weather with you guys today. It was low 60s and rainy here and you actually had 90s up there??? I miss my 90 degree weather. I really do!
I'm also glad you guys are able to sit back and enjoy what you have. Isn't life great??
While I can't relate to moving to a different state for a short period of time I can relate to the wanting more. When we moved into our current house, I finally said enough is enough. There are always going to be people that have way more than me and there will be those that have much much less. Health, family and love is priceless.
good morning...i came over from carrissa's blog.
this is a good post.
very good advice and easy to get caught up in the future and plans and thinking and dreaming.
i listened to sermon yesterday that said "i do not the past..the future...the end of today. i don't know how anything is going to turn out today and neither do you. so why not just BE in the presence of God today?"
thanks for the thoughts today.
have a beautiful day.
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