Saturday, December 27, 2014

Constant


The word "constant" can be described as an adjective (word that describes a noun) or as a noun (person, place, animal, or thing). The adjective version defines constant as "occurring continually over a period of time" and the noun definition is "a situation or state of affairs that does not change". Either way you decide to use the word, I am constantly reminded of how fast these two little people are growing.
I am constantly challenged to think because of questions they ask. I am constantly praying for strength to model behavior I want to see from them as they grow. I am constantly laughing at something they say or something they do. I am constantly searching for the right way to guide them. And I am constantly thankful for having them as my own.
Life is busy. Life gets frustrating. But life is passing by and I don't want to lose one minute of time I can spend with them. When I think about all that there is to do in a day, I always try to think of ways I can put some of it off until they are in bed or another time. I know that one day, all too soon, they will no longer need me.
And that constantly makes me sad.