Reflections

All of these photos on the wall remind me of times that I have enjoyed. But more importantly times that I lived to see. When I stop to think about all the things I've seen and experienced in my life it astounds me. This giant collage to my left contains photos of my children as they grow, my friends smiling, good times being had; all memories frozen in time for me to remember and reflect upon whenever I want to.

I remember when Brian had his mother and I in a drunken headlock on New Years Eve at some country western bar. I remember how crazy I thought he was but smiling because I love when I can see him having a genuinely good time.

I remember making the candy sushi with the kids and teaching them how to pick it up with real chopsticks.

I remember Grampa putting on that tiny santa hat during our Christmas Eve celebration...the smile on that man's face that night is one I'll never forget. Even after his passing over a year ago.

I remember Brian going fishing with the guys. He'd never been fishing before in his life yet he was the only one to come back with a fish... and a big one, too!

I remember..... so much. Yet I don't take enough time lately to appreciate the moments as they are happening. I am too busy thinking about the future. Perhaps I should remember to take a look around once in a while. Life should be much more than a sequence of photographs to reflect on later.