Five Minute Friday: Catch

I'm linking up with Lisa Jo again today.  Join me?

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We have this lovely little book

tucked away on our bookshelves, 

just waiting to be read 

every Fall.

 

It is a sweet little story about a fox named Fletcher,

who spends his days running around

trying to catch all the leaves falling from his favorite tree. 

He doesn't want the tree to change.

  He loves it just the way it is.

  I find that to be true of my life as well. 

I love each of the stages my kids are in 

and I find myself running around during the day

just trying to catch a glimpse of where they are

and what they are doing so that I might

tuck it away in my heart

to look back on when we are in a different season of life.

  I had one of those moments yesterday 

as I straightened Luke's tie on his tuxedo 

and helped him with his cuff links, a new experience for both of us, 

before heading out to his first high school band concert.

  All of a sudden he looked so grown up 

 and I caught a glimpse

of who this very wonderful young man will someday be. 

I caught a glimpse of Grace's 

never- ending compassion and care for others

as she helped Daniel pack up his lunch box and backpack

so he wouldn't be late for school.

  And I caught a glimpse of  Daniel's sweetness

at the concert last night

as he sought out a much older friend of Luke's

just to tell him how well

he performed in the concert

and give him a big hug.

I am so thankful to catch each and every one of theses glimpses into my kids' hearts and lives!

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