Pausing Time

There are times when I am so overwhelmed by the grace and goodness of God that I have to stop and pause time to take it all in. Recently it happened as I was sitting watching a Tulip Festival parade with a snuggling little girl. All around me were the happy and healthy nephews and niece that I love more than I can express, and I stopped to marvel that I get to love each one. There are times when I miss not having my own children, but I am so grateful for the grace and goodness of God . . .  what a gift to love these children.