Did you take a minute today for the things that matter? How busy we are. How the time gets away from us. This story from an unknown author talks about these and other such things. If you missed the time this morning, be sure to take it tomorrow. First thing. Pretty soon we all run out of tomorrows, and when that approaches, it's nice to have yesterdays to look back on.

Big Mud Puddles and Sunny Yellow Dandelions

When I look at a patch of dandelions, I see a bunch of weeds that are going to take over my yard. My kids see flowers for Mom and blowing white stuff you can wish on.

When I look at an old drunk and he smiles at me, I see a smelly, dirty person who probably wants money, and I look away. My kids see someone smiling at them, and they smile back.

When I hear music I love, I know I can't carry a tune and don't have much rhythm, so I sit self-consiously and listen. My kids feel the beat and move to it. They sing out the words. If they don't know them, they make up their own.

When I feel wind on my face, I brace myself against it. I feel it messing up my hair and pulling me back when I walk. My kids close their eyes, spread their arms, and fly with it, until they fall to the ground, laughing.

When I pray, I say thee and thou and grant me this and give me that. My kids say: "Hi God! Thanks for my toys and my friends. Please keep the bad dreams away tonight. Sorry, I don't want to go to heaven yet. I would miss my Mommy and Daddy."

When I see a mud puddle, I step around it. I see muddy shoes and dirty carpets. My kids sit in it. They see dams to build, rivers to cross, and worms to play with.

I wonder if we were given kids to teach or to learn from? No wonder God loves the little children! Enjoy the little things in life, for one day you may look back and realize they were the big things.

I wish you big mud puddles and sunny yellow dandelions!

Your comments or questions are welcome at houghton@classicpreservation.com.

Journeys Main Page

[Home]

Privacy Policy/Terms of Service