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Posted on March 16, 2012 By Mommy's Angel in Heaven

Savoring every moment

In life we have a tendency to go full steam ahead as we are all in such a hurry. We microwave our dinner or go to a fast food restaurant because it is quicker. We create our speedy checkout option on a website so we just have one click to checkout and we are done. We have our keyless remotes to get into our cars so we don’t have to pull out our keys to open the car door or pop open the trunk. The bottom line is we try so hard to make things go quicker so we can have what will feel like more time in the day. The reality is no matter how hard we try we will never be able to gain more time.

We all have the exact same twenty four hours in the day. That’s the brilliant part about it. I mean, it doesn’t matter if you are somewhere in the US, England, Russia, Japan or somewhere else in the world, we all have the same amount of time. Part of that time we have to devote to a certain amount of sleep on a daily basis (typically around eight hours a day). Then we are all stuck with just sixteen hours to do with as we please. Some of us work. Some of us are stay-at-home moms or dads. Some are retired. Some go to school. Then some even do nothing at all. It is there time to do with as they please.

However, those of us who are always on the go and running out of time seem to say, “If I could just get a couple of more hours in the day that would be great.” But let’s be honest. If we were given that couple of more hours in the day wouldn’t we just want a couple of more, and then a couple of more, and then a couple of more after that? It would never enough.

The bottom line is we all need to savor the time we have. Time is limited, it is minute. We have only been given so much of it on a daily, weekly, monthly, yearly basis, and then throughout our lifetime. God intended it this way. He didn’t intend for us to live forever in our earthly bodies. He wants to be reunited with us someday in heaven with some quicker than others.

This brings me to my daughter. I think of her as she is now in heaven. I savor the time I had with her. I wish she were still here with us but that isn’t to be. I am thankful I was able to spend eight and half years with this bright eyed, blue eyed angel who immediately drew herself into your heart by her smile and infectious laugh. She could brighten up a room with her zest for life. She was carefree in all she did. She will always be missed. Her time on this Earth seemed to be so short for so many of us. However, God knew better. He knew since before she was ever born that she would only live her eight and half short years and then He would bring her home to Him.

I know that Mari is happy in her new body without autism. She can finally talk and understand everything that is happening around her. She is free of all earthly things that couldn’t allow her to be who she truly is. She can now savor the moments she is now creating in heaven. I know she is just as excited as I am for the day we will be reunified. This is ultimately what puts a smile on my face.

I thank Lord for showing us that we just need to savor the time we have as we just never know when that time might come to an end.

 

 

 

 

 

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  1. Debra Elliott says

    March 16, 2012 at 7:29 am

    Thank you so much for sharing your very emotional post. I have not experienced what you have, but do know how you feel. My grandson turns 8 tomorrow and he has SPD. My post is almost similar to yours. Be blessed.
    Debra

    • Mommy's Angel In Heaven says

      March 16, 2012 at 11:39 am

      Debra, thank you for the kinds words. I am looking forward to what you have to say in a couple of days.

  2. Jack Brown says

    March 16, 2012 at 10:45 am

    we should indeed savour each moment….and take time to be still
    biiiiig hug

    • Mommy's Angel In Heaven says

      March 16, 2012 at 11:39 am

      Hi Jack, thank you for the hug, sending one back at ya.

  3. SandiGrace says

    March 16, 2012 at 10:55 am

    Thank you for sharing your thoughts and heart on this subject. I especially liked the last line:

    “I thank Lord for showing us that we just need to savor the time we have as we just never know when that time might come to an end.”

    This is especially true, I think, of our time with our loved ones; savoring our families and friends, and the time we have with them. Life is fragile, as you well know. We need to say those tender words today, and give those big hugs now, while there is time.

    • Mommy's Angel In Heaven says

      March 16, 2012 at 11:41 am

      Sandi Grace, thank you for your beautiful words. It is interesting to have someone quote you back and know yours word made just a little impact somehow. I am just glad my words have been able to touch you in some way.

  4. Pegg Thomas says

    March 16, 2012 at 12:36 pm

    If we had more time…we’d squander it too. Savor the time, hug the loved ones, do something for someone else, praise God and grow closer to Him. All good stuff.

    • Mommy's Angel In Heaven says

      March 16, 2012 at 3:47 pm

      Thank you Pegg

  5. Tracy Krauss says

    March 16, 2012 at 12:36 pm

    What a touching story and what a wonderful attitude. this is truly God’s grace speaking through you

    • Mommy's Angel In Heaven says

      March 16, 2012 at 3:48 pm

      Tracy, I makes me happy to know others can see God working through me in my writing.

  6. E G Lewis says

    March 16, 2012 at 1:18 pm

    Beautiful post. We have a child and a grandchild in heaven. My younger brother, also deceased, was mentally retarded. One day the thought came to me that the next time I meet him he will be “himself.” Such a wonderful thought.

    • Mommy's Angel In Heaven says

      March 16, 2012 at 3:50 pm

      EG, you are so right. I have thought about my daughter in just that same way. I actaully even created a fictional story of what my vision is for being in heaven the moment she died. How it all looked. Obviously we will not know this until we die but it felt good to write it. I think I have that posted on this site actually. I remember creating that story as an assignment.

  7. Nona King says

    March 16, 2012 at 1:58 pm

    What a wonderful and moving post… a great reminder to be mindful of our relationships and the time we have. Blessed be to you and yours on this Friday.

    • Mommy's Angel In Heaven says

      March 16, 2012 at 3:51 pm

      Thank you Nora for the kind words.

  8. Carol Peterson says

    March 16, 2012 at 4:23 pm

    Beautifully written. I remember thinking I was savoring my kids when they were small but looking back it’s as if I turned my head for just a second and they became adults with lives of their own.

    As in all things–You are right that no matter how much time we have, we’d still want more.

    • Mommy's Angel In Heaven says

      March 16, 2012 at 9:05 pm

      Carol, It is always interesting how it can sometimes take a tragedy in someones life for them to really realize how precious time is. I think of Superchick’s song “We Live.” It basically talks about this: “But with life we never know when were comin’ up to the end of the road. So what do we do then with tragedy around the bend. We live, we love, we forgive and never give up, cause the days were are givin’ are gifts from above and today we remember to live and to love.” I love this song because it basically tells every last one of us to savor the time we have left as you just never know when it will come to an end.

  9. Mike says

    March 16, 2012 at 6:05 pm

    WOW. I’m stunned. I’m going to go home and hug my kids right now.

    • Mommy's Angel In Heaven says

      March 16, 2012 at 9:06 pm

      Hi Mike. I’m glad my writing was able to touch you somehow. I think we just appreciate what we have all the more this way.

  10. Adam Collings says

    March 16, 2012 at 11:23 pm

    Wow. God has obviously given you an incredible attitude. His grace is amazing.
    Thank you for sharing this challenge with us all.
    Just like Mike above, I’m going to go give my kids a hug.

    • Mommy's Angel In Heaven says

      March 17, 2012 at 11:15 pm

      Adam, you are so right. His grace is amazing. I know I would not be where I am today if it was for His Grace. I feel blessed to be able to share with everyone so thank you in return.

  11. Terrie says

    March 17, 2012 at 8:38 am

    Thank you for sharing your heart. I too have hope that all the loss we suffer in this life, we will have an eternity to cultivate. In the meantime we need to use our time wisely and savor those moment we have. Good post

    • Mommy's Angel In Heaven says

      March 17, 2012 at 11:16 pm

      Terrie, thank you so much for your kind words. They mean a lot to me.

  12. Victor Travison says

    March 17, 2012 at 11:39 am

    You’ve exposed a myth that reigns in many people’s minds. Just a little more time, just a little more time …

    You’re right, we have more than enough time already, if we’d just use it efficiently. Not just have devices which save a few minutes or seconds here and there, but doing something with every moment.

    Great post, Kristena.

    BTW, my condolences on your loss. But the good thing is, in spite of the emotional trauma, you seem to be holding up well. c:)c Praise the Lord!

    ~ VT

    • Mommy's Angel In Heaven says

      March 17, 2012 at 11:18 pm

      VT, thank you for your sweet words about my daughter. It has taken me a long time to get to the place I am today. I couldn’t have imagined believing what I am today those three short years ago. God has truly brought me so far in such a short period of time. Reading comments like yours helps me to know God is leading me down the right path. Thank you.

  13. Cindee Snider Re says

    March 19, 2012 at 5:35 pm

    Kristena, bless you for sharing your heart and giving us a glimpse of your beautiful daughter, separated from her broken earthly body, now home dancing and singing in the presence of the King! We just don’t know how long we have on this earth with the ones we love, so you’re right we need to savor the time, each moment we’re in and let it soak deep.

    • Mommy's Angel In Heaven says

      March 20, 2012 at 10:42 am

      Cindee, thank you for your kind words. I do think of my daughter now being in her adult body dancing and singing like she always did here on this earth. She was a sweetiepie and always will be in mind.

  14. Chris Henderson says

    March 24, 2012 at 10:52 pm

    Thanks for reminding us about making the most of our time. It’s been hard for me lately as I’ve just started a new job and it’s like I’m treading water constantly to stay afloat.

    • Mommy's Angel In Heaven says

      March 25, 2012 at 12:10 am

      Thank you Chris. Congrats on the new job. Hopefully it will slow down soon for you.

  15. Deborah K. Anderson says

    March 24, 2012 at 11:58 pm

    Beautiful post. Thank you for sharing your heart with us.

    Just so you know, your little one is up there with mine, probably skipping through fields of flowers.

    God bless you.

    • Mommy's Angel In Heaven says

      March 25, 2012 at 12:11 am

      Thank you Deborah for your kind, heartfelt words. My heart goes out to you as I am sure yours does for me. I think our daugthers might be up there together getting to know each other. That is kewl to think about.

  16. Traci B says

    March 31, 2012 at 9:41 am

    Kristena, thank you for joining our blog chain and sharing your heart with us. Your post has wonderful wisdom in it, as well as being a moving tribute to your Mari. I’m glad you’re part of our merry band.

    • Mommy's Angel In Heaven says

      March 31, 2012 at 10:52 am

      Traci, thank you for the warm welcome and encouraging words.

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