And just like that it is August. And just like that it is Friday. And just like that it is the end of the day. Months pass, weeks pass, days pass. I just said to someone, “Next year is 2020 … 2020!!!! How did that happen?” They say as we get older time accelerates. I believe it! I can remember when summers seemed to last forever and now I have to keep reminding myself, as the evenings cool, and the spring flowers that turned to summer flowers are now starting to fade as the late summer flowers begin their blooming that really, we are only half way through the summer.
I do try to be very conscious of the significance of time and the preciousness of moments. This year I have insisted that my siblings and I gather, gather, simply to enjoy one another’s company. Our family reunion that used to be organized by the Aunts is now organized by the cousins and only one aunt was well enough to attend. And we cousins are now nearing our senior years!
Each Sunday we share ‘Joys and Concerns’. It is almost predictable that someone will name as a joy the summer time visit of grandchildren. How wonderful that in our prayers of thanksgiving we can include the precious gift of family and friendship.
So here is my challenge to you for this long weekend … count your joys and savour the moments. Don’t let the sacred, holy moments slip by unnoticed. I will get you started … say thanks for … a warm handshake, a morning hug, a toasted marshmallow, a fish on the line, a glorious sunset, an ice cream cone, a kiss on the cheek … there you go … add to the list. Happy weekend.
