So over the weekend I thought a good format for this blog would me to just recap the adventures from the previous day on each blog post. Then on Monday it would be the recap for the weekend adventures. Also, I of course want try and make this more than just what we did (that is too much like a diary), but more put thoughts that come up, how they come up in my mind, and how that can help us all grow and be better people. So it is all your job to keep me to that.
Friday:
On Friday afternoon we made our way to the park and did a little swinging and sliding. On Friday night there was a community cancer walk from 6 pm to midnight that we made an appearance at for my wife's practice as they had a booth set up for support there. Was a great time seeing all the support and catching up with people, but also ended in a late night for Makenna, which always has mixed results.
Saturday:
Saturday ended up as a lazy day, mostly watching football and getting a few things done around the house and ending with a movie night. We watched "Chasing Mavericks" which says it is based on true events. I don't know how close it sticks to that, but was a very entertaining movie and I would recommend it as a family watch or just as one who keeps you interested.
Sunday:
We finally got back to church this weekend as it had been a few weeks that we had made it. We then headed Nashville for the Tennessee State Fair. It was quite warm and we think a little dull for a fair, probably because it was the last day. However, it was a good family day and we really enjoyed it. Of course we also got to enjoy that great fair food! We had some corndogs, chili cheese fries (as always), and Ashley got some roasted corn as well. I enjoyed a strawberry shake and she got a fresh lemonade. Another long day that ended with us all quite tired at the end, but well worth it. Makenna got to see and pet (kind of) some farm animals. She seems so interested from a far, but when she is close enough to pet them she gets all scared, haha. She seems to be kind of a wimp about some things like that, we will just have to fix it. We also saw some pig races, dogs catching frisbees, huge pumpkins and watermelon, and Makenna did a little tunnel exploration and sliding. No rides for us this year though, maybe next year. It just doesn't seem worth it at her age.
The content:
Alright so have you ever had that moment where you catch yourself drifting off and thinking about anything except for what is happening in the present and right in front of you? How often do you think you have one of these, everyday, once a week, month?
I don't feel I have too many of these, but I definitely had one while in church this past Sunday. We are singing a song and praising the Lord and I catch myself thinking forward to the rest of the day and week. Maybe I have more than this and just don't realize it, but it really bothered me on Sunday.
At that point I made the conscious decision to be in the moment, to get the most out of it, and enjoy it! I believe it helped me immensely. I really enjoyed the sermon and the rest of the day and for me it all points back to this moment.
For me, I am going to try to be more aware of when this is happening and how I can stop it or at least take advantage of it as I did Sunday. I would challenge you to do the same. For a day, week, month whatever you think it will take to enhance your life and living in the moment, do it!
If you take this challenge and succeed (or even fail or struggle) please connect with me and share how it has helped you or your struggles. Let us help each other become better people and enjoy this gift of life a little better.
God Bless!
As iron sharpens iron, so one person sharpens another.
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