“Life is not
measured by
the number
of breaths
we take
but by the moments
that
take our
breath away.”
– Author Unknown
We walk through the chill of the autumnal night and listen to the squeals as candy is placed in plastic pumpkins and parents who are friends tarry behind and remind to only go one house ahead.
I watch quick feet that are fueled by excitement and silently feel an ache in my heart as the giraffe, the youngest, tries to keep up.
Suddenly, I remember where I once was. The wretch that He saved that was once, and still is, me.
I’m overcome by His grace, his redemption through these three and the man at my side as they marvel over Reese’s cups and hope to find a Payday for a mama who offered a dollar to whoever got one and gave it to her. (Yes, I did.)
He’s good. He’s faithful. He’s steadfast.
At the bottom of the barrel ten years ago, I could not have imagined this.
His mercy rains and I breath in the crisp air and I marvel and thank.
Redemption and reprieve are real.
581. Screams of delight as we run from house to house
582. The joy in a toddler who patiently waits for trick-or-treating all year
583. The same toddler who can’t take anymore and sits down on a driveway seven houses from home to start in on the loot
584. Stormtroopers and horses and giraffes, oh my
585. A dog that will for certain be allowed through the pearly gates of heaven
586. Friends seen on the route and with us as we walk
587. A man that takes my breath away
588. A family that exists only by redemption and grace
589. Vines that are cut in order to bear more fruit
590. Grace beyond amazing.
This week may we seek the snapshots that remind us of how really good we have it. Even in the storm.
Joining in with Ann for “Multitude Monday” and Jen for “Soli Deo Gloria Sisterhood”…
Oh Ellie!!! What a wonderful doggie sight. As I think back over the 9 years that I have had these wonderful little creatures under my care, I love to think about all the times they have taken my breath away! Love the new page! Keep writing and doing what God has so wondefully gifted you to do, my sweet friend!
Yes, we are gifted by Him in the blessings of them, aren’t we. Thanks, dear friend.
Love the pictures! So precious! :) :)
And there certainly is something special in witnessing the delight of a child that takes our breath away. :)
Yes, it’s the very best, isn’t it Casey? Those squeals, those quick feet, the giggles, the excitement OVER A DUM DUM SUCKER for crying out loud!!!! Love it.
Absolutely precious!!!!!! The look on Spencer’s face checking out that sucker! They melt my heart and Ellie truly is the very best dog ever!
Ahh, shucks. Thanks, Mom. I know you aren’t biased in the least so that really means a lot…;)
588. A family that exists only by redemption and grace
AMEN !!!
YES.
Love, love, love your last three gifts:
588. A family that exists only by redemption and grace
589. Vines that are cut in order to bear more fruit
590. Grace beyond amazing.
Amen, my friend!
Adorable pictures and children :)
Thanks, Stefanie. Amen is right – I’ll Amen myself AND your amen on those…Isn’t that the best part (as if we could just pick one) of Him? So thankful for His grace.
Those pictures are adorable and definately worth framing, and the dog, one of these days I might have to get one of those it looks way too cute. Thanks for sharing your precious ones.
You are so welcome, sweet Sharon. Yes, Ellie Rose is a keeper. I am constantly amazed at what that dog will put up with…Thanks for reading, Sharon!
Oh my goodness… those are the most adorable trick-or-treaters ever!! Just precious. What a wonderful time spent together. I love that the pup was part of the family fun. Love the photos! :)
Big huge smile as I’m looking at those sweet faces, and then the quote is so blessed.
And now tears, as I read “His mercy rains and I breath in the crisp air and I marvel and thank..”
love.
love.
love.
How sweet. My kids are all in college and i miss dressing them up and just doing the fun things.