There are things I want to remember about today–good, life-giving, holy things that I don’t want to lose in the midst of other things that feel cloudy and defeating and strange. The little moments of the day that make it rich are absolutely worth celebrating, I think!

For today, I’m thankful to be home with our little babe, watching him grow and learn and find delight in the newness of life as he explores it. I’m grateful for friends, and for the way God orchestrates conversations and connectedness over amazing homemade salads at imperfect dining room tables. I’m clinging to Truth, and how it makes its way into spaces otherwise consumed by longing, fear, discontentment. And I’m blessed by time outside as a family on a beautiful, Summer night.

For the sweet little town where we live…

For the smiles Henry adds to other faces as we say hello and share in the joy of having him in our lives…

For made up songs and playtime and silly antics that light up his face and draw our connection as mom and baby ever closer all the time…

If I blinked too fast, I would miss this. All of this beauty around me in such important places in my life. If I let myself, I could bristle at the challenges, have a good cry over the losses, wish the days away always striving after the accomplishments I crave and have yet to reach. And it’s possible that I’ve done some of that today, at least for a few minutes. Still, I want to go to bed thankful. Thankful for what is right and true and lovely. Thankful for the way God created me to be driven toward wholeness and authenticity and to pursue them until I can grab them by the reins.

for today, i’ll cling to the little things, and to the steadfastness of a most holy Creator who helps me to embrace what is good,

mm