25.6.08
A few days ago I found out someone I had known in high school passed away. I haven't seen him since graduation and we weren't ever really good friends, but I knew him a little, our circles would cross. He dated some of my friends, we are in a bunch of the same dance pictures.
He actually died a little less than a year ago. I am not sure how or why. I didn't know him well enough to warrant missing him and yet I do.... I miss him.
Things like this are kinda a blessing in disguise for me. Sometimes I get tra-la-la-ing along with my little life and I forget to take the time to enjoy all the things I have. To notice the moment.
My good friend taught me a very valuable lesson, although I know she has no idea that she did. We used to go all over the place with our kids when they were smaller. We would drag them to the zoo or the park or the museum. I was always impressed that she was in no hurry to get the fun over with. She would enjoy each moment for what it was and if we didn't get to see or do everything that was there, oh well. She let her kids linger or play as long as they wanted. She just enjoyed being there and being with them.
So my thoughts today run toward the sappy side, but they are on my mind and I thought I would share. Enjoy your life in every way. You never know what is around the bend... life is always willing to throw you a curve ball. There is that old saying "Life is not a race but a journey."
Today I am taking it to heart.
Heather Gibb (my family's photographer) lives in SLC. Her website is www.heathergibbphotography.com
She costs lots of $$$ though!!! Luckily, since we had such a huge group getting all their pictures taken, she gave us a whopping deal.
Will you play with me? __yes? __no?
And Timp caves- we saw a lot of people carrying babies up- I guess it can be done, but I wouldn't recommend taking a 3 year old. We left ours home. We were all soooo sore the next day (and the day after too!)
If you do decide to do it, go before 9am- after that the hike gets hot and crowded.
Stacy