Okay, so I wanted to share with everyone what I observed last Sunday at church. After reading this, please don’t think I am some kind of weirdo that just stares at people in church…I don’t…it was only that one day and it was only for a minute, maybe two:)
I was sitting in church this past Sunday and got distracted with this soft giggle (I know…I know, I should be listening to the sermon), so I turned my head to see what was going on. And I saw this little girl sitting on her daddy’s lap and looking at him with the most sincere, joyous, with a smile (that just melts your heart) at her daddy. He was looking down at her with a big smile and was tickling her and she would let out a little giggle. Then she would give him a big hug, he’d smile.
I just sat there just watching for a moment, as my eyes were making their way back up to the front, I noticed another daddy with his baby girl, just holding her and cradling her staring down at her with a big smile on his face and she is just staring at her daddy. During this time, I could hear the sermon, but it was a soft whisper, as I was focused on life happening. I saw another new dad with this daughter and just holding her like she was this delicate flower, as she was staring at him. I started to look around the congregation to see how other people (dads) were interacting with their daughters/sons. It was amazing how everyone acts differently, but the same (if that makes sense). As I came back to my pew, I saw Matt had Gracie nestled under his arm (Izabelle is in the nursery).
I don’t know how they act when they are at home or at other places, but that particular Sunday, I was drawn to observe life. It was breathtaking just to sit back, and observe. I guess at that moment, I came to realize that children have it right. That they live in that “moment”, they don’t care what is happening in wherever, they have no worries, they just know what we teach them, they just know to LOVE. Why can’t I be more like that? Sometimes I get wrapped up in these little things that I forget to live in the moment and not worry about tomorrow or what happened yesterday. It is one of those “letting go” things I am still working on. I am glad that my girls are showing me more and more on how to do this.
P.S. Again, please don’t worry come next Sunday that I will be staring at you. I really do try to listen to the sermon; it was just one of those moments that I was drawn to observe.
Until next time…
3 comments:
so this almost made me cry! it's so true, and something i wonder about myself. i wish i could always just live in "the moment" and not worry about tomorrow or yesterday. i've been better at it since i've had brycen, but not as good as i'd like to be!
Nice to meet you Jessica. My name is Jenelle. & yes Lily does go to WC preschool. She is in Ms. jamie's class also on MWF but in the afternoon class! Maybe next week at dance class it will be a little calmer and we can introduce ourselves and chat!! See you then.
Hi Jessica,
I'm Susie Graber, I don't know that you know me and don't want you to think I'm a stalker on your blog...I found you through my friend Tera's blog...
Les & I are helping with cubbies at Providence this year. Our Griffin is in that class with your Gracie.
I always wish I could be a fly on the wall to see how my kids are doing when I'm not there...I don't know if you are that way or not...BUT your GRACIE is so stinkin cute!
I had to share with you about her in class. Sharon was telling the kids how God knows how many hairs are on your head and asked if they knew how many they had on their heads and that it was alot and Gracie piped in and said "Like Hannah Montana!" (i loved it! my girls are big HM fans!) I said HM does have alot of hair doesn't she? Gracie said "Yes, I have hair like HM!" I told her of course she does and she is just as beautiful! It was too cute and made me laugh. Gracie has the most wonderful smile and you can tell she is a happy girl. I'm looking forward to getting to know her and the other kids through Cubbies this year...
I have a blog "Grabers Three Ring Circus" in case you wonder who we are.
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