Live in the Moment

Man is but a breath, 

his days like a passing shadow. – Psalm 144:4

We just got home. We were away, visiting my mom who just celebrated her 85^th birthday. We took her on some short trips to some of her favorite places. It was fun. And a real treat to see her joy.

Mom lives about 1500 miles away. It has always been difficult living so far away from her. Now, as she gets older, I worry more. My brother lives near her and watches over her, but I feel guilty and sad, living so far away and seeing her so seldom.

Now that I am retired, I hope to get to see her more often, but I am very much aware of time just slipping away.

And there is nothing I can do about that. I would like to make time stand still, but I cannot.

I can only enjoy each and every moment. Each moment with those I love. Each moment with the Lord.

Live in the moment, many people say. 

I now understand what that means.

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