On Saturday we had a get together at my house with all my family. I have been calling it a cook-out but really we didnt grill, my mom and sister put together a big meal of nacho's with all the fixings and quesadilla's. It was GREAT! Mexican food is my all time favorite and I could eat nacho's, salsa, guacamole, etc. every day! I chose to do this instead of grill hamburger's because it always stinks to be the one stuck behind the grill at things like this. The day was beautiful in every way. The weather was perfect, the pool was open (and kids even swam in the freezing water), and my family and friends were there and appeared to be having a great time.
I was reminded that day about the story I have heard a billion times about how the house may not be perfectly cleaned or look perfect but instead of worrying about it we should invite people over, use the china, etc. because life is short! Anywhere you walk in my house you will see some bit of work that has yet to be finished; carpet is pulled up in dining room but have yet to finish sanding and re-finishing wood floor; wall in kitchen has been mudded but still need to paint it...too many to list but many various stages of remodeling uncomplete! But...no one missed a beat, no one turned their nose up at our lack of completion; instead, everyone had a great time visiting and I couldn't have asked for a better day! Really, as corny and cheese ball as it sounds, we DO need to cherish every moment, every opportunity to spend time with those we love and do so at the speed of a turtle! Too many times we find ourselves saying, I should have, I wish I would have...the end of nursing school signals my opportunity to slow down and enjoy the little things! I pray that God will daily remind me of all that I have missed the past four years and I will remember to cherish the little things!
B
