[flickr id=”5968903266″ thumbnail=”medium” overlay=”true” size=”small” group=”” align=”left”]You will find as you look back upon your life that the moments when you have really lived are the moments when you have done things in the spirit of love. ~Henry Drummond

Life has been so stressful lately.  Riley is struggling. Brandon is prepping for Cross Country, doing scouts, and trying to squeeze in as much as he can to what remains of summer vacation.  It has been SO hot we’ve been as trapped as we were during the freezing winter and soaking spring.

So I look to the in-betweens.  The little moments.

They get me through.

The way Angel blinks and looks up with her huge brown eyes with the cutest “Don’t you love me?” smile.

When Brandon does something unexpectedly helpful to counteract the usual teen attitude.

When Riley curls up with her sister and helps her learn more words to read.

A kiss.

A snuggle.

A moment of laughter and calm.

Walking with my husband to get our exercise while the kids stay home. Just the two of us. Talking about things we usually miss – or nothing at all.

Reading books like they’re going out of style.

The way my rose of Sharon is blooming like mad.

Painting my nails in fun and crazy colors and ways.

Making cupcakes, treats, goodies for friends and family.

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Every day there is a moment. Or two or three.

It keeps me sane.

On the days when I don’t know how I can hold on & keep going.