Yes, we went to the Zoo in Chicago, what a difference since the last time I was there. Pushing strollers, kids running this way and that. Tears streaming because "No, you may not have a 5.00 animal cup with .5 oz of juice in it. Here take this juice box we brought with us." etc. etc.
It was a very pleasant stroll at a leisurely pace, enjoying both my husband and daughter at the same time, talking of interesting things.
And as much as I loved it, there is a deep sense of sadness for days gone by. Days of the chaos reported above but also of days where smiles and jumping up and down with excitement because the monkey looked at you, the lion roared in ear shot, or the polar bear swam by.
Life is ever changing and when we are not the ones instilling the change it can and is very difficult. Now, for the first time I truly understand the elderly repeating a story for the millionth time.
Thankful that God does not change and is walking the path of life with me!
2 comments:
I really needed to read this today, Laurie. I tell myself on the really hard days with the boys that I will someday miss all the chaos and I try to treasure all the little moments...but it times like when I see pictures of Em's wedding or how grown up Zach looks that it really hits home how fast the wheel of time is ever spinning. Bitter Sweet. I hope you have a Blessed Christmas, my friend.
Thanks for reading Rachel, you too have a Blessed Christmas. Love ya. ~Laurie
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