My son Andy was 18 and in college when he sadly said to me, "Mom, I don't have any of my own memories of Daddy. I was too young when he died. All I have are the family stories." His statement shocked me. It made me profoundly aware of what a gift memory is.
Right now, I'm enjoying the memory of a wonderful week spent with friends in the Colorado mountains. What are some of your special memories? Getting your child ready for the first day of school? A spontaneous "date" with your spouse? A much-longed for trip you were finally able to take?
Sometimes we get so busy multi-tasking that we don't pay attention--we literally don't notice--our own memory-making moments.
Today, resolve to pay attention. Notice. And right now, take a moment to recall some of your own special memories. What a gift they are!
Sunday, September 5, 2010
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