Seeing The Wonder

I walk onto the field. 

It's the first home game. 

The first time I have walked onto this field since Elijah played. 

My friend is with me. 

She who has walked with me and supported me. 

Surprisingly, a sense of peace washes over me. 

I was blessed. 

So blessed by my son. 

I loved watching his team play. 

I think back to the day Caleb brought those sticks to the house. 

I didn't even know what the sport was. 

The kids loved it. 

Lacrosse became their game.

 I smile remembering. 

I look around. 

If I don't embrace the holiness of this moment and see the wonder

 I will miss the gifts God's is longing to send. 

Isaiah 30:18

Yet the LORD longs to be gracious to you; 

therefore he will rise up to show you compassion. 

For the LORD is a God of justice. Blessed are all who wait for him!

I allow myself to remember. 

Slowly. There is an ache, with a sense of peace; with longing. 

I look at my friend. 

She knows. 

I thank God once again for the 17 years. 

Each one so precious. 

I stand up straight and watch as Cedric's team gets ready. 

I glance around. 

It's time for another season. 

Ecclesiastes 3:1

There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens: