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The days go by so slow, the years go by fast – Capture the Moment 1991 and 2018 – What a difference 27 years makes. It went by like a FLASH!   As I was caring for three of my grandchildren for the day, trying to keep the 7 week old happy in the front pack, chasing the 21 month old and trying to find the 4 year old that decided to play hide and seek, I thought, “Oh I remember this, this is hard!” I had a flash back of trying to keep my four rounded up, get to that game on time, running back in to the house for that special toy…the list goes on. Being a Mom was exhausting, but the memories, the reward, and the wonderful adults I now have the joy of calling friends is worth it! I heard someone say ‘the days go by so slow, but the years so fast.’
There’s a world of truth in that statement. Embrace the moments, treasure them, for one day it will just be a picture on a page and a fond memory.
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 There is nothing more refreshing and beautiful than new life. Awaiting for that first breath of my new grandson and hearing his first cry was exhilarating. LIFE! What a joy to have this little bundle in my arms after letting go of my father. I was there for his last breath and now got to experience this little guy’s first. What an honor and a privilege to witness the awe of both! The sweetness of life is overwhelming my senses lately. Looking all around me, new is sprouting up. I can’t get enough. Whether it’s a new sunrise, a new puppy, a sprout of green pushing out of the ground, a flower budding, or the smell of a new born baby. I’m capturing the wonder of it all. I don’t want to miss a thing, I want to appreciate and truly see everything for the miracle it is. Feeling so grateful! May your life be filled with wonder!  The Song “Turn! Turn! Turn!” (you grandparents remember that song) has been playing in my head since Christmas. We as a family, transitioned my Dad from his earthly home to his heavenly palace during the holidays. He flew home on New Year’s morning just before the last family members arrived for our scheduled family gathering. We thought Dad would be with us as we pre-planned our time together, BUT instead we were all together to celebrate his life and everything he was to each of us. I have been pondering the rhythm of life, the embracing and the letting go. This world is not perfect, and I don’t get to write the complete script. Letting go of Dad so quickly hit me a little sideways. I found the joy in the process, but it was difficult. It was a time of reflection, embracing, gratefulness, grief, sadness…..and so many other emotions. To top it all off, I watched “This is Us” on my night shift caring for my father. Watching that show was very emotional, but healing. To get an intimate view of each member of a family living out the joy and pain of their journey, and doing the best they can, gave me a reality check for all I was experiencing. We are born into a family, it is our beginnings on this planet. We’re blessed if we get to do life together, even if it is messy, and are able to say “see you later” as each precious member flies into eternity. “See you later Dad!” You’re loving daughter, Jimetta Turn! Turn! Turn!
The Byrds To everything (turn, turn, turn) There is a season (turn, turn, turn) And a time to every purpose, under heaven A time to be born, a time to die A time to plant, a time to reap A time to kill, a time to heal A time to laugh, a time to weep To everything (turn, turn, turn) There is a season (turn, turn, turn) And a time to every purpose, under heaven A time to build up, a time to break down A time to dance, a time to mourn A time to cast away stones, a time to gather stones together To everything (turn, turn, turn) There is a season (turn, turn, turn) And a time to every purpose, under heaven….. |
