The Little Things

So much is happening in our planet right now. We are praying for our friends and family's safety and well being in Japan.   We are praying for protection from nuclear radiation, coming our way. We are praying for Miles' great grandpa Ernie who was recently hospitalized with health complications. And today, I learned of Nate Dogg's passing, so we will be praying for his spirit, along with those in Japan who have passed away due to the tsunami & earthquake. Hearts are heavy, and these events remind us of the unpredictability that is life. But like a friend told me the other day, when I was worrying about being exposed to nuclear radiation, "We can't live each day in fear."

That cleared up a lot of things for me. She reminded me of the opposite. We gotta just live each day with love. Take in the blessings that we do have. Appreciate and feel gratitude for the little things. Give love to those around us while they are around us. Smother Justin and Miles with love morning, noon, and night. In perspective to what is happening in our personal lives and in light of our connections to each person around our world, it's important to stay grounded and take in the little things. Those moments bring joy and help us to feel love when our hearts may be heavy.

Last night, I felt so drained from over thinking, and worrying, I didn't know if I could last reading the 3 books Miles wanted to read before bed, our nightly ritual. My eyelids were heavy, and my voice was soft, drifting into sleep. Then all of a sudden, I hear Miles' voice, steady and with so much focus. Miles was reading along. I felt delirious, thinking, "is this really happening?" And to check, I stopped reading. Miles didn't stop and continued to read, "Let's go home little bear."

At that moment, I started tearing up. I looked at Miles and said, "you're reading on your own." And he gave me the biggest Miles smile and said, "I am!! I'm reading!"

These little things, moments, are what we have. Life's little miracles. Having a child is a blessing. I have so much gratitude for this boy who can instantly make the heaviness go away in doing something as simple and yet as amazing, in reaching a milestone.

So with all the craziness, sadness, and fear for what's to come, there is a balance. Stay grounded, take in the little things, and enjoy every moment we live.