February 29th

Today I reflected on the thought that today, being February 29th, only happens once every four years.  That being said, it seemed as though it should be celebrated in some sort of fashion.  But then I realized that theoretically, today only happens once, period.  Every day is a gift to be celebrated, cherished, remembered, embraced.  And that would be my deep, meaningful thought of the moment.

We embraced today with a lunch date with friends.  We drove to a little diner a few towns over and ordered breakfast type foods that are the kind that just taste better when other people make them.

The kids ate and played while the moms talked.  

 And it was good.  I love getting together with friends.  I love sharing hearts and funny stories.  I love connecting, and feeling better when you have the friend who will assure you that you're not alone in whatever happens to be happening in life at that moment.  

This afternoon we had Pioneer Clubs.  I'm extremely blessed to be able to spend time with such amazing kids.  These kids inspire me.  Their thoughts and their hearts are just so full and so awesome.

They are honest, and sweet and they love to have fun.

They never cease to melt my heart.

When I saw this, in typical photographer fashion, I got a few fun shots, and then yelled out to the rescue.

It was a great afternoon.  

Every week, before snack time, we take a moment to thank God for the food.  It's precious to see the kids pray.  They are honest and endearing as they talk to God.

Pioneer Clubs will finish up at the end of March.  And as tired as I am when I come home each Wednesday evening, I know that I will miss this time and getting together with these kids.

Till then, I'm thankful for the gift that each day is.  I'm thankful for the hours and minutes and moments that I'm given.  I'm thankful for the people and events that make my life full.  And I'm thankful for the reminder that each day is something to treasure, something to hold, something to make meaningful.