Yesterday was a parish celebration...75 year anniversary. It was a gorgeous fall day...sun, wind, and jewel toned leaves creating the backdrop.
I found myself taking mental snapshots all day.
My 6'2" boy alter serving... sporting his beard that he's grown for the football playoffs. Hiding his yawns & trying so hard to focus on the alter.
*SNAP*
My 14 year old baby...all coltish legs and swinging hair...patiently guiding the little kids through the games. Allowing herself to delight in the childish joy with them.
*SNAP*
Standing in the food line with a newly single mom...asking her to join our table which is full of laughter...seeing her eyes light up with relief that she belongs.
*SNAP*
Seeing my husbands eyes meet mine...countless times throughout the day. Feeling the same thrill go through me as it did when I was 18 years old.
*SNAP*
Walking through the parking lot with 3 of my dearest girlfriends. A huge "Winnie-the-Pooh" blustery gust of wind blows our friends wig right off. Saying..."It's not a party till someone loses their hair!" and watching her bend over in side-splitting laughter. .
*SNAP*
Feeling the love as these girls and I sing, sway, and raise our red Solo cups ...toasting the day, the joy, the privilege of being alive and in this moment
*DOUBLE SNAP*
My mental photo album is precious.
My heart photo album is priceless.
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Beautiful. The best pictures are in our memories! There are some moments that words can't do justice.
ReplyDeleteI love mental pictures! Thanks for sharing your beautiful snap-shots with us! :-)
ReplyDeleteI do the same thing. I often carry a camera but it's huge so I catalog precious moments the same way that you've described. Isn't it a blast?
ReplyDeleteThis is lovely!
ReplyDeleteYour world is stunning.
xo
These moments are so smile-worthy! My oldest read at Mass for the first time this morning (he's only 6), and I found myself thinking about altar serving, too. Wondering if he'll do that or just plunge straight into music ministry with his parents.
ReplyDeletePrecious, precious moments. What we don't have in actual photos, we carry in our hearts and remembers in our minds. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteSounds like some fabulous moments.
ReplyDeletelove the mental snapshots, just love it.
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