Have you ever
done nothing monumental and yet everything you wanted to all in one weekend?
I have
Have you ever
watched someone when they didn't know you were watching and been amazed at their talent and abilities?
Have
you ever
read the pamphlet "Is Kissing a Sin?"
I
have. (it isn't)
Have you ever
felt uncommonly comfortable in a home that isn't yours?
I have.
Have you ever
thought up "games" to play with two active children so that they don't touch every item in the bike shop? (they were fun games, Eric missed out since he was looking at
bikes)
I have.
Have you ever
wished you didn't live 852 miles away?
I have.
Have you ever
had someone listen to you as you ramble on and on probably making no sense at all?
I have (sadly, probably more than once, or twice, or three times. . . . )
Have you ever
felt like you had a purpose and a place just laying in the bottom bunk reading books to a 4 yr old at bedtime?
I have.
Have you ever
had someone who hardly knows you let you stay at their house, and use their vehicles and keep you company when you come to visit their brother/brother-in-law?
I have. (so kind)
Have you ever
been invited to tag along on a daddy daughter date and reminisced about 30 years ago when you were the little girl so excited to be with her dad at McDonalds?
I have.
Have you ever
missed a flight because you couldn't stand the
thought of going home to an empty house?
I have.
Have you ever
had someone be so patient with you that you decide to be more patient with yourself?
I have. (I'll keep working at it)
Have you ever
wished you could freeze a moment in time and keep it forever?
I have.
Have you ever
realized you still didn't take any pictures and people are going to wonder if you are making the whole thing up?
I have. (I'm not)
Have you ever
gone to a "guy movie" (aka: avengers) and secretly really liked it, even though you didn't totally understand?
I have. (it was good!)
Have you ever
learned a valuable lesson while reading a Book of Mormon picture reader or the Friend?
I have.
Have you ever
tried to explain to your mom what is going on while you are trying to get off the phone with her and have someone kissing you at the same time?
I have. (he can't get enough of me)
Have you ever
been to a track meet in "Track Town USA -- best:time:ever"?
I have.
Have you ever
run on a quiet morning through trees that are actually green on a street with not another single soul in sight?
I have.
Have you ever
looked into someone's eyes and known that he really did
mean what he was saying?
I have.
Have you ever
wondered how you are so lucky?
I have.
I do.
Every single day.

3 comments:
Beautiful post Amber! It made me cry because it was so sweet and so heartfelt.
Love it Amber - sounds like "You have" great things going on!
This has really touched me. Thanks for sharing such heartfelt feelings! I loved it!
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