Sometimes we wish we could fly away...

Sometimes we wish we could fly away...

But that isn't why we are here.

We are here to be tireless hands, lifting each other up.

We are here to be humble servants, praying on our knees.

We are here to be kind words, filling up empty hearts and wanting ears.

There are so many days that I struggle with this.

I'd rather take a nap or run to Barnes and Nobles or send the kids outside to play without me.  I'd rather let them veg out to Good Luck Charlie while I piddle on the internet.  

But every time that I jump into really being present, I never regret it.  When I push away my computer and go sit with them, I always smile at myself later in the mirror.  

Those are the moments that Nate asks about the moon, Julia shares about what is happening at school or someone calls with a wonderful story about a sweet and silly nephew.   

 

So today, when you just want to shut out the world, I'll be praying for you.

I'll be praying that we can both embrace this world with all the love in our hearts.  I will be praying that He gives strength to both of us to smile at those who need unconditional love.  

 

Have a wonderful Wednesday!

Kate

 

Comments

[Keirstin]

Stumbled on your blog through SITS. This post is amazing! You have me hooked! :-D

[Heather_artiste]

Beautiful!

[Whitney]

This is perfect. I definitely need this reminder some days - Put the phone down. Step away from the computer. Turn the tv off. Set the table and eat dinner together. Thank you.

[Jill of PJgamers]

I love this - thank you!

[Alison]

So true, Kate. We never regret being fully present. It's what we're called to do daily... live life in the present. Love your site!

[Dionna]

Amen.

[Tricia]

Such a beautiful post and a lovely reminder. I've been struggling a lot, lately, with being present. But, when I am, I also smile at myself in the mirror later too.

[Tricia O.]

Hmm...this is pretty much every day. But I try to remember that my little guys won't be little forever, and to enjoy them at this age while I can. Some days it is easier to do that than others.

[Laura Wells]

You describe the dilemma of our selfish nature perfectly. Give me more time to myself and a constant analysis of what a person/situation is giving to me. But really God didn't create to pursue ourselves, did He? Lovely photos. Happy SITS day.

[Joanne]

Thanks! Beautiful prayer and beautiful pics!

[Justine Duppong @ Life With Cheeseburgers]

What a beautiful, important reminder--thank you!

[Kennedi from Face and Fitness]

You never regret being present .... that's so true. How beautiful. I'm so happy I read this post ... and I love the photos, too. Well said! Its hard to remember to be present sometimes.

[She'sWrite]

Happy SITSday! I love this and you are so right. Many times I want to just put my head in the sand ostrich style, but when I force myself to keep my head above ground and engage with my kids, there's never a regret. Ever. But I do have regrets when I do my ostrich imitation. :-/ Speaking of which, I'm logging off to snuggle my little one. Hope you have a great one. :)

[Barbara]

Beautifully said. So glad you were featured on SITS today so I could find this amazing blog!

[Patricia]

you touched my heart ~ beautifully said ... thank you

[Morgan]

Such a powerful reminder ... sacrifice and blessing of being present!

Enjoy your SITS day! :)

[Aly ~ Cooking In Stilettos]

SO needed today - thank you!

[Mommy Crib Notes]

Beautiful pictures and a good reminder about what's important.

[Sarah]

Definitely needed this reminder!

[Kristin]

What a lovely way to begin the week. Thank you for this all too important reminder and congrats on your SITS day.

[Robin]

So true....and I pray for you a most beautiful day.
And a Happy SITs Day to you too! Congratulations!

[Marie cole]

Wow that was great to read...I make it a point to not let technology run my life, but it is hard to stay present sometimes... :)

[The Foodnatic]

Yeah, I have noticed the closer I get to my brain surgery next month the more I stare at my son, the more I sit and just watch every little thing he does...whisper "Momma loves you Paxton..." in his ear. Hug him, chase him...I don't want him to forget me if my surgery....goes wrong. They tell me that they do this brain surgery a couple times a week and don't lose a patient unless something goes "dreadfully wrong". I know I'll live, but I don't know to what capacity. I feel like the Lord has more complicated things in store for me once I am through the healing... But sometimes I worry that I am fooling myself. But I look at my son, I look at my husband and I know our story is just beginning and our daughter is still waiting. It has never been easier for me to "plug in" than it is now. Thanks for sharing this with us all. =)

[Emily Cullen]

I really like your post and glad I came over. I am disabled with Lupus and would prefer to never go anywhere or do anything. Thankfully God gave me a son so I cannot hide from the world. Although it can make me sicker, I rarely regret doing anything and I hope my son will look back and say that he had a happy childhood, even though his mommy was sick.

Happy SITS Day!

[Barbara Beyer-Albright]

you just made it a beautiful monday. I love the question, "what if we were put on this earth to champion one another?" Lovely, lovely post.

[Louise Ducote]

Beautiful post. Our children deserve our presence; thanks for stating it so well!

[Jen]

thank you.