I had one of those moments today. I was sitting in sacrament and looked at my family all lined up on our bench seat. Brevan was leaning his head against my shoulder, Logan was trying his hardest to destroy a hymn book, Brynlie was tucked into her Daddy's left arm and Lindsey was cuddled on her Daddy's right knee. I couldn't help wishing that time would just stop. It was the most beautiful site I'd ever seen. My heart took a picture. I can barely stand the thought of having my children grow up. It's so fun to watch them learn new things, but it breaks my heart to know I won't get to hold their little hands forever.
But that brings up the most amazing miracle of all. I DO get to hold their hands forever, whether they be big or small. They are mine. And Ryan will always be my eternal companion. I am planning a temple trip with some girl friends this week, and I am looking forward to leaving the world outside and getting a glimpse of the eternities for a few short hours.
Hard as I try, my home never has the complete peace that the temple brings. But watching my kids today has reminded me what heaven will be like. I don't think it's going to consist of silence and reverance at all times. It will have the sounds of toddlers giggling, little girls playing house together and young boys discussing the exciting new things they learned.
That's my heaven.
3 comments:
They grow up so fast. It's good to hold on to the knowledge that they're yours forever because soon they'll be gone....just like we're starting to experience. One day I'm sitting in sacrament thinking how lucky I am and then next minute I'm touring dorm rooms at BYU. Have fun at the temple.
How very sweet =) Those are good moments!
Yes....that is heaven. So sweet.
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