Savor the Moments
Sitting at the table chatting about details of her wedding soon to be, Daughter quietly reminds me, “This is more than likely our last day to be home together.“
Tears cloud my eyes and I say, “I know. I probably shouldn’t think too much about it right now.”
She smiles and clasps my hand.
“I love you Mom.”
“I love you too.”
The day progresses and I savor the little ordinary moments. Youngest Son is visiting this night with Firstborn Son and New Daughter. Husband and I eat dinner with just Daughter and remember. The years go quickly by, they do. Husband and Daughter get ready after our meal for their last “date” as father and single daughter. Where to go get a special dessert is discussed and I ponder all in my heart.
Sweet Daughter says, “Mom, why don’t you come with us?”
I smile and say, “Thanks, but I want this to be a special evening for you and your dad.”
The door shuts behind them and I am alone. A multitude of emotions wrap my soul as dishes are washed and memories are many. I laugh to myself as thoughts wander. It has probably been a blessing in disguise that I have so often been “economically challenged.”
Given the opportunity, I would have given my loved ones the moon.
Now looking to the years behind, it is the ordinary days that fill my thoughts. Working side by side, finding time to have a quick snack together, pulling weeds, as well as many a late night talk, have made strong bonds that hold tight. Few material possessions or costly events come to my mind.
Hug your children and enjoy this day. There truly are some things money can‘t buy.
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5 Responses to “Savor the Moments”
February 17th, 2011 at 6:11 pm
As a mom of daughters, this brought sweet tears to my eyes….
February 18th, 2011 at 7:14 am
It’s been a year and half since my daughter got married and I still miss her. I reminisce more than ever about her childhood and our time together. I think it’s finally sinking in that she is not coming back. We love our son-in-law and we are thrilled to have him as part of the family, so it’s really all right.
Thank you for sharing your lovely thoughts. I hope the wedding is a truly blessed occasion!
February 21st, 2011 at 6:05 am
My girls are still little, and hope I can someday look back our relationships as tenderly as you have. I’m crying here too…
February 21st, 2011 at 7:42 am
[...] Savor the moments (get the Kleenex…happy tears…but seriously) [...]
February 26th, 2011 at 11:42 pm
You made a very touching post.
Your children will remember, not all that you bought for them, but how well you treated them and took care of them.
Love is priceless.
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