((because we aren't allowed to take personal pictures of our kids, this photo is via pinterest via here))
Messes are necessary to have a good time.
So rarely does life stay within the lines and boxes we would
like for it to. The times we remember the most are when we throw caution to the
wind and intentionally go outside the lines, beyond the boxes we confine
ourselves to. Let go of control and follow your heart. It’s messy, it’s
chaotic, it’s overwhelming- it’s worth it.
Hugs always help.
Kids hug with abandon- they grab you and hang on for dear life
to let you know you are loved and to be reassured that they are loved. Those
are the hugs that piece your heart back together.
Sharing is where we find the greatest
rewards.
Sharing is hard because we don’t dare trust anyone else
with the things we hold closest to our heart, for fear others might take &
break those things. But sharing ourselves leads to closer friendships &
relationships. Sharing our time and our possessions leads to blessing others
and being blessed by others. When we pour out, we are poured back into.
The most beautiful presents come from the
heart.
Presents that come from a place of genuine love and care for the
other person are the most affecting presents. They are the ones we cherish
most, the ones we frame and keep and talk about in years to come.
Time is just a number, and is not to be
rushed.
Hurry up is a phrase that ought to be banished from our
vocabulary. Adults are always rushing to be somewhere and concentrating on
where to be next; kids prefer to live in the moment, enjoying it to the
fullest.
Life, and all it entails, requires
mastering the
art of flexibility.
Accidents happen. Plans get changed. People leave. It’s a
constant roller coaster that requires seeing it to the end of the line, and you
will when you adjust to the ups and downs and curves and such.
The best days will wear you out, in such
fulfilling ways.
xx, bethany
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