It's the little things!

I am discovering everyday as a mom that it is the little things that brighten my life and my days! For instance, watching my youngest (Eli my 14 month old on April 20th) take his first steps. His faith and confidence in himself that if he just lets go he can walk all by himself. The look on his face once he arrives at his designated spot is so great and rewarding. I picture this as my relationship with My God!!!! I just step away from all things holding me down and get away from my distractions and walk towards him in everything I do. The peace that surrounds me in that journey is unexplainable! To fully rely on the One who is in me everyday is a great adventure.

My oldest son (Luke who is 3 1/2 years old) is amazing me by his sense of adventure for life. Everything is a new obstacle or challenge for him to face. He is learning to ride his bike with training wheels and oh what fun he is having. He is trying to act like the big kids in his neighborhood and I am slowing realizing that I am loosing him as my little boy as he embarks on his journey to becoming a big boy!

I would like to post the lyrics to a song that is dear to my heart by Mark Harris called "Find your Wings!" He wrote this song for his children:

It's only for a moment you are mine to hold
The plans that heaven has for you

Will all too soon unfold
So many different prayers I'll pray
For all that you might do
But most of all I'll want to know
You're walking in the truth
And If I never told you
I want you to know
As I watch you grow

Chorus:
I pray that God would fill your heart with dreams
And that faith gives you the courage
To dare to do great things
I'm here for you whatever this life brings
So let my love give you roots
And help you find your wings

May passion be the wind
That leads you through your days
And may conviction keep you strong
Guide you on your way
May there be many moments
That make your life so sweet
Oh, but more than memories

Chorus:

It's not living if you don't reach for the sky
I'll have tears as you take off
But I'll cheer as you fly

(This goes out to my boys! I could not have said it any better! Ok, now I have tears in my eyes.)

I love this time of year also as the season change and the scenery becomes lush and green and everything around me is changing! I am constantly reminded of the blessings that I have on a daily basis! I am so thankful for a wonderful husband who works so diligently to provide for his family and who is awesome support to me and who loves me unconditionally. (Thanks babe, you are really my best friend) For my two wonderful boys who everyday remind me of the love that God must have for all of His children. For my awesome family who is always there and always caring and loving. For my in-laws, who always show me the kindness that one can show towards a complete stranger and accept them with utmost love! To friends, who see me for who I am and love me regardless! (You know who you are!!!)

As I reflect today I encourage all who read to take a moment and reflect on your blessings whether they be big or small. God is a God of blessings and He proves this in every moment of our lives. It's the little things!