But the early digging and anticipatory dreaming are pleasures too.
- It’s not about just training kids to be responsible adults;
it’s about enjoying their childhoods now. - It’s not just learning a new song to later play with ease;
it’s being entranced by a new melody now. - It’s not just preparing to live in heaven;
it’s delighting in Jesus now.
That’s God’s grace.
Pure gifts. Now.
I continue seeking those. And finding. Now.
# 120....125 ~ bedding plants
~ Lowe’s garden department
~ pops of pink and white and yellow
~ Radio Flyer wagon
~ a warm open Saturday morning
~ first iris of the spring
~ pink-nosed daughter
~ in-laws who never tire of driving
~ movie-star chickens
~ fun-to-say words in Bulbous Bouffant
# 130....132
~ Senior Sunday
~ insect repellant
~ my very gifted budding photographer
# 133
~ love of a good man engaging my very happy daughter
~ promise of more beauty later in the beauty now
~ the God who makes it so
Father,
You don’t hold out on me for later.
You bless me now.
Wow!
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Where are you finding joy now?
10 comments:
I love all your photos, mommy! With the exception of that one with my legs all screwy. :P
love you!
Jenna,
Keep teaching me.
Your "legs all screwy" is the sign of a great photographer. You'll do what it takes to get the shot. :-)
Jenna, I think she's right. And I want to see the picture being taken while the legs were all screwy. :) Someday I'll move photography up my list, too!
I love this list.
Beautiful list, Lisa, just delightful!! Thank you!
Beautiful post, Lisa!! Yes, joy in the journey and not just rushing through to the final product. :) You have a delightful family,my friend.
I agree with Jenna--your photos are lovely! And this? Such a beautiful list of blessings. I'm counting with you. Maybe Jenna will teach me too :)
Lisa, your post today and your photos brought me joy! I am still smiling...
Thank you, Lisa. It is so important to enjoy NOW and not wait for later. Thank you for the gentle reminder.
Lisa, I love your lists of simple blessings too! I especially love your photo of the couple on the railroad tracks. And btw, thank you for each visit you make to Heart
Choices. I've not been visiting as often as I like lately with the job schedule. Thanks for hanging in there with me.
Blessings and love,
Debbie
Love your list! Such beautiful graces!
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