Moments...Cherished, Entry #1!!!

Dear Friends,

How many, many times do we say, "I can't wait until..."?  Can't wait until the kids are sleeping through the night.  Can't wait until we're done potty training.  Can't wait until I lose that weight.  Can't wait until the kids are in school.  Can't wait until school is out. Can't wait until my husband gets a new job.  Can't wait until we move.  Can't wait until we have an empty nest.  Can't wait until our vacation.  Can't wait to get back to work.  Can't wait until retirement.  Can't wait until we have an empty nest.  And so on and so on and so on...

Nothing wrong with anticipating the future, but when we're so often looking to the next thing, always wishing we were on the next step, always wanting to be somewhere else doing something else, are we missing out on the NOW moments...the moments to cherish?

The purpose of this blog is to encourage anyone and everyone (but especially mommies) to cherish each  moment!  I will share parenting moments, homemaking moments, spiritual/personal moments, marital moments, and more, and I hope you will do the same!

I think part of the reason this is so important to me is because I didn't become a mom until I was OLD!!  At age 40, I had our first daughter, AnnaJoy, who is the delight of our lives.  Ask me 10 years ago and I would have said, "I don't think I'm really cut out for the mom thing."  Now, I've got a 3 year old and two precious foster daughters, and I LOVE IT!!!  I honestly didn't think I would have this opportunity and I feel so incredibly blessed to be raising three girls right now (along with my incredible, awesome husband, Tom).  I strive to cherish every moment and make each moment count.

Some may think, "Today I have been washing dishes, changing diapers, breaking up fights, and cleaning up messes...not really feeling this cherished moments thing."  Or it may be, "All I did was go to a job I hate and work for an annoying boss."  Or, "I'm just going through the motions until things get better."  Or even, "I hate my life!"

Whether today is a good day, a mediocre day, or even an especially bad day for you, there are special, sacred or even silly moments throughout.  We just have to be aware and be looking for those moments!  God blesses us so much in so many ways.  I encourage you to join me in seeking to find MOMENTS CHERISHED!

Cherishing Every Moment,
Tori