Stop and look at the stars

20. September 2010 by Kelly.

Kyle and Hunter like to help in the morning by going out and bringing in the news paper and on milk delivery days, the milk as well. This morning Hunter was taking a bit more time than usual so I decided to see what he was up to.

Standing in the middle of the driveway in his boxer briefs and T shirt, he was looking straight up at the still somewhat dark morning sky; it was filled with stars, some shining more brightly than others. When he saw me looking at him, he pointed up so as to say “look Dad”, I looked up in amazement both at the stars and at what he might be thinking and seeing himself.

My immediate thought was to be thankful that it was a warm September morning; then I was overcome in Hunter’s thoughtfulness to share the moment with me. How often do I take for granted moments that have such beauty? Am I missing these same moments in the lives of my sons? As much as I work to provide a better life for myself and my family, it is moments like these that I am reminded to enjoy what I have right in front of me, right now.

One of my father’s favorite lines was ‘stop and smell the roses’ and now I have a firm vision of Hunter, in his own way telling me to ‘stop and look at the stars’.

Thank you, Dad and Hunter for the reminder and the lesson.

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