Moments

Dear Gabriel,

This last week has been filled with 'moments'. It is all the moments which happen each and every day that make the conglomeration of a full life. This week I have had many moments that lead to my life right now = which is completely full!

There were mommy moments when you just came up to me and cuddled with me for no reason, I saw your dad out of the corner of my eye and my heart jumped a beat, a neighbor waved and smiled, my friend needed some time talking, talked to family and filled my love bucket, walked outside in the rain, hugged a friend for no reason, when you looked up at me and just laughed and smiled, I danced and sang as loud as I wanted to... For some reason all the 'moments' have been so potent - so real for me this week.

Thank you for your moments. Thank you for your smiles. Thank you for your love. Thank God for my real, potent moments that make the passion of life real and tangible. The difference between someone who lives in the passion of life and those who don't is living in the moment, thanking God for the moment and living the next one just as joyfully.

I know this time I have with you is a fleeting moment and the next thing I know, you are going to up and gone. I am soaking in as much as I can.

I love you,

Your Mom