Yesterday was such a beautiful day. After we finished school Allen the kids and I decided to ride over to the deer woods. We filled the feeders and enjoyed the woods. While riding in the truck with the windows down I enjoyed the feeling of crisp air. I didn't realize how much I had missed it. Seasons are such a gift! They are gone just long enough for you to miss them and look forward to the next. Something about that air sent an old memory flooding back to me.
When I was about 10 or 11. My family and I went to stay in a cabin on the Red River. One afternoon we pulled the truck down this bumpy narrow dirt road to a perfect bank. We fished the entire afternoon. It was a fun day!
Now let me fast forward to about 10 years ago. Allen bought a F150 extended cab Ford truck. As we drove off in that truck I remember drifting into thoughts of the family we would have someday. I thought about the trip on the Red river and pictured us having three children sitting in the back seat of our extended cab. They were more of an outline of three children. I didn't know if we had boys or girls. Even the correct age of each. What I did know is they were our children and I was daydreaming about us all going fishing. I can remember it warmed my heart with the joyful exciting feeling of one day having a family.
Now here I am today sitting next to Allen with three children in back seat, not going fishing but on our way to the deer woods. I think to myself while glancing back to them ,oh so that's who you all are. Two girls and boy. I loved and thought of you before you were born! I had no idea just how much love I would feel and how blessed having a family is. Thank you Lord~
Now let me fast forward to about 10 years ago. Allen bought a F150 extended cab Ford truck. As we drove off in that truck I remember drifting into thoughts of the family we would have someday. I thought about the trip on the Red river and pictured us having three children sitting in the back seat of our extended cab. They were more of an outline of three children. I didn't know if we had boys or girls. Even the correct age of each. What I did know is they were our children and I was daydreaming about us all going fishing. I can remember it warmed my heart with the joyful exciting feeling of one day having a family.
Now here I am today sitting next to Allen with three children in back seat, not going fishing but on our way to the deer woods. I think to myself while glancing back to them ,oh so that's who you all are. Two girls and boy. I loved and thought of you before you were born! I had no idea just how much love I would feel and how blessed having a family is. Thank you Lord~
9 comments:
What a beautiful family and a sweet post.
Thank you Faithfulmom2!
Beautiful post!!
I remember feeling the same way: just picturing outlines of my family, all reading together, snuggled under blankets on a cold winter day, or playing in a field. And now I look at my four and it just amazes me. Dreams do come true. Children truly are the most incredible blessing we can have.
Yes, What a blessing! Thank you for posting.
I love you Cat...all of you! Miss you so much...I know it hasn't been but a few days since we've seen each other, but I still miss you just the same.
What a precious story. I love how God gave you that vision of your family-to-be. Now they are here and what a blessing. Neat story.
Thank you both! \
Liz I miss you too everyday!
i love this post, girl! so sweet..
Thanks Girly!
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