Memory Maker

While I was pregnant with Stephen, people would tell me to enjoy every moment because it goes so fast. I did not believe them after the first few sleepless nights. Seven years later and it feels like time just flew. I know that time will continue to move very quickly, so I am trying to enjoy and make lasting memories. I once read a Church's sign around Mother's Day and it read MOM (Maker of Memories). Every moment is not perfect but it's the precious moments that I hope Stephen will remember for a lifetime. I am thrilled when Stephen wants me to tuck him in and pray with me. Tonight we competed on WebKinz together. Some day he will look back and know that I took the time to play with him. Children are a wonderful gift from God and I am so thankful to God for giving us Stephen. Another memory we are about to create is our mission trip to Gautemala. We took Stephen last year and he has talked about it all year. We leave in just over a week and we are looking forward to it. It is hard to put into words the emotions of serving as a family. I was thrilled a few weeks ago when Stephen said he wanted to learn Spanish so he could be a missionary and translater. Of course, he will probably change his mind a few thousands time but at least for now I will take it.