So true

Nora has been sick for about a week now. During that week, no one in our house has slept well at all.

This morning, Keith woke her up for school. I went in after a few minutes to talk to her and see how she was feeling. At that point, she looked out the window and saw the beginning of the sunrise. However, to her, it was still dark. She said, "Uh-oh, mom. Its about to get dark." I said, "No, actually the sun's coming up and it will be daylight." To which she responded, "Oh, I didn't sleep very long."

The more I think about her comment, the more I realize one thing. Time goes by too quickly, especially when you need that extra sleep, those few more moments with a loved one, that one more hug before you go to work, and one more 'I love you' when you can't say it anymore. Just wanting one more time.

I wish I could say that I didn't live my life with any regrets, but even the best intentions can go unfulfilled.

I want to strive to live every moment as if it were the last and take advantage of every precious second that God gives me. He gives us so many opportunities to curl up in His love and blessings, but too often we miss the small things because or focus is on things out of our control.

So when I forget and need to slow down, I hope to always hear His message however it is delivered.