The traditional Precious Moments Thanksgiving piece is out. Yes. I am a Precious Moments girl. I grew up being a fan and collector of these unique figurines that offered a gentle, inspirational message.
The main reason I was drawn to these special sculptures is this is how I have tried to live my life - recognizing each moment as precious.
When you lose a loved one and you’ve had a lifetime of Precious Moments together, along with the peace of knowing they’re with Jesus, you have a special gratitude you didn’t expect. Having exhausted every minute of life - enjoying each other, laughing together, respecting the other person - precious moments have been undeniably experienced.
I shared a picture with a friend on her birthday. It was from our cheerleading days in high school. She couldn’t remember the details. That’s okay - there’s nothing wrong with that. She was stunned that I was able to answer her questions. For me, these times together we knew as high school friends were precious moments.
The wedding for my husband and me had a theme …long before that was a thing (to show my age😉). It was - wait for it - PRECIOUS MOMENTS. I even wrote a poem with this title. A brother-in-law of my husband’s turned it into a song at the suggestion of his mom. Our wedding - and all involved - was a very special precious moment, specifically to me.
Though to some this might seem strange or even mockable - I assure you, for me, it has been an awesome adventure and precious journey to live each day. I value people, respect relationships, and love bigger than myself. It has brought heartache, confusion, and sadness at times when not reciprocated the same. However, prayer and years allowed wisdom to settle in. This gave me understanding after enduring that I was who God made me to be. It has been good to carry on as I am and with the Lord, as well as, accepting others for who they are. I have learned that I tried and continue to endeavor to extend the love of the Lord to all. This has always been …it is …who I am.
I have so many memories and precious moments I could write about. Each dear school friend, precious lifelong bestie, fun co-worker, encouraging church buddy, loving family member, enjoyable coffee date, supportive life teacher …and so many more …have given me precious moments that I treasure. My parents, brother, grandparents, aunt, uncle, and cousins that I have been so close to all my life - I cherish the precious moments we have and those to come with who we have now. I am beyond blessed with an amazing husband, incredible sons, and beautiful soon-to-be daughter-in-love with precious moments I ponder and embrace …looking forward, as there is more to come.
Mostly - I am humbly grateful to my God. For without Him, I am nothing. It is not lost on me the uncountable precious moments I have with my Lord and I look towards the future with Him.
As today is Thanksgiving, let me encourage you, if you don’t already, be intentional to relish and embrace the precious moments you will have with your wonderful family and friends. My prayer for you is that you capture in your every day with each one in your life …these Precious Moments.
I am thankful for you, dear Reader, and I wish you and yours a wonderful and Happy Thanksgiving🍁
Great post.