Moment to Moment

Today after Ladies Bible Study my youngest daughter, Sara tells me that she has something to ask me and hopes that I won't disappoint her...."Mom I'm hungry.  Can we go to Wildflower and have some yummy soup in a bread bowl?"  I looked at her and I couldn't help but she how much she really wanted to go, and I was thinking that I really shouldn't spend the money, since my checks have been very small without many  hours working.  Then I thought it would be nice to have some one on one time with her and hear more about her experience at leadership camp recently.  Finally "I said okay".  Her face lite up with joy and her blue eyes were brighter than normal.

It was a joy to spend time with her eating soup and talking.  I found myself looking at how much she has grown and how she Is growing now.  She is my baby and will be in 5th grade this year, her last year in Elementary.  I can see how God has touched her little heart and I'm excited to see how He will use her in the future.  I also noticed that in Wildflower she was so happy and chatty.  She told me how much she loves this place and how she feels happy.  She likes seeing all the different people that meet and greet each other and then they find a table to enjoy each other's company.  I started to look around and see how many groups of friends, co-workers, sisters, people were all around us.  Some were smiling, and laughing, others were in serious business like conversation and then across from us there was a young women and an older one.  The older woman sat and listened while the younger women spoke and shed a few tears.  I have met a good friend of mine to talk with and share lunch too.

I thought it was interesting how my daughter was able to pick up on all that she saw and take it in and think as she did.  I at that point could only sit and look at my daughter in awe as she talked about whatever came to her little mind.

I'm very happy that I took the time and money to share such a moment like we had together.  Thank you Lord for putting that moment into my path today.