Takin’ It Easy
Vacation photo
I remember looking this little guy (or gal) in the eye and realizing I was being looked at too. It made me laugh. “Take it easy!” The eyes conveyed this silent message. I took it to heart.
After all, here Charles and I were in Ireland at last–a destination on our bucket list that was finally coming to pass in 2012. All we had longed to see was right there. I’m so glad I took it all in because at that moment I had no idea that my beloved would pass away just three years later. It was a classic ‘live in the moment’ moment!
Today nine years later, I’m reminded of that message that I need to ‘live’ day by day.
And so I tug my feet into my walking shoes and shrug into a sweater on this chilly day and head outdoors for a brisk walk with my neighbor. I will take it easy, brushing aside chores and silly worries, avoiding plans for another day or month.
All I have is right now, just like the sheep in the pasture. I doubt they were thinking about the next shearing or feeding or round-up. Who knew if any of that would even occur? They only had today and it appeared there was plenty of grass for chomping and plenty of friends and relatives to hang out with in the moment. “Baaaa.”
The LORD is my shepherd; I have all that I need. He makes me lie down in green pastures, he leads me beside quiet waters, he refreshes my soul. He guides me along the right paths for his name’s sake. Psalm 23:1-3
I love this Karen. Living in the moment is sometimes so hard when demands press in on us. But you lived in those moments in Ireland with Charles, you saw the sheep looking back at you, you enjoyed the music and the culture and being together. Precious memories indeed!
Thanks for the reminder to live in the moment!
Thanks, Carol. I know how aware you and Don are of the moments that turn into memories. Love you both.
I really love reading about that wonderful memory from your bucket list that you and Charles shared together in Ireland. It’s as special as he was- and always will be – to me. That goes for you, too, dear Karen. You continue to be such a precious inspiration to me. Hugs!
Thank you, Glenda. We are friends for life and I appreciate what we have–years’ worth of memories.
I LOVE THIS, Karen. I am so glad you and Charles had those moments making great memories. I have so many also with my deceased Herb. My family loved him and we had so many fun times~one of our favorites was when My Brother and Wife went to Hawaii with us. It was awesome and something the four of us talked about for years, looking at pictures and enjoying those moments over and over again. Blessings and love to you. Margaret
Thanks, Margaret. It was after that trip that you sent us the devotional flip-book with devos from Ireland. I still read it day by day.
This is precious, Karen. I am right there with you. love, Heidi
Thanks, Heidi.😉❤️
Thank you Karen. I will always have fond memories of Charles. Little did I know our trip to Julian and also our 50th anniversary trip earlier were to be the final trips for us. I do treasure those times with John.
Each day is precious…a gift from the good Lord.
I understand, Joan. Those fleeting memories bring comfort. We’ve both been blessed with loving spouses.