Today, my reality set in.
Now I know 1 year, in the scheme of things, is a very short time, and when I look back over my life it will be like a blink, but today its huge!
Today as I was saying bye to my 2 nieces, after an afternoon of playing, the 4 year old pulled me down close to her and whispered in my ear "I love you shelley, your my best friend" I looked into her bright shining eyes and said "I love you too, and your my best friend" I relished that moment. Then her 2 little fingers grabbed my nose, gave it several quick squeezes followed by several honk, honk, honks, and I couldn't help but laugh out loud. The moment was over, but the memory is burned in my mind. At that moment I couldn't help but think, "a year is a long time not to be able to squeeze that sweet little girl". I am sure saying goodbye to them will be the hardest thing I face when I leave… I absolutely adore them and I know I will miss them immensely! I also know that this season on the World Race is going to be amazing and I am so excited to see what the Lord has in store, I'm just gonna miss them, that's all.
Thanks for letting me share, and if you'll let me I want to include one more thing on here. Today at lunch the same 4 year old from above asked the blessing for our meal. It was quite long in its entirety but I wanted to include a brief excerpt…
"God, thank you for aunt shelley, I love her so much. She is the best aunt shelley and she looks so pretty in her 2 dresses, like a princess" oh, how she makes me grin sometimes!
God, I say …"thank you for those angels you have put in my life, thank you for life through the eyes of a child. Thank you for Lillian and her sweet, gentle way. Thank you for Lila and her excitement for life. Thank you for Hilton and His infectious smile and loving nature. Thank you for how you have blessed me through those 3 precious little lives!" Amen.
