Wow Moments

You've had them, haven't you? Those "wow" moments. Those moments that make you stop and say, "Wow!" It might have been a beautiful sunrise or possibly a sunset. The colors were beautiful. The clouds just perfect, catching the sunshine so amazingly. You're in awe. You know there is only ONE who could be responsible for this moment.

I've had a few "wow" moments in my life. The moment where I actually had to stop and catch my breath because the beauty of the moment was so overwhelming.

We drove Alyson and Mike's "stuff" to Nashville almost 2 years ago. Chip and I took our time and saw a few sights along the way. We stopped in Arizona to see the Grand Canyon. I've always lived within 10 hours of the Grand Canyon and I never "saw" it. I'm sure I flew over it or drove near it, but never saw it until this trip. We parked the Penske truck in the oversized parking area and walked to the area where we could catch the tram to the areas where you can "see" the canyon. As we approached the tram stop, Chip walked quickly to the area to wait for the next tram. I stopped him and said, "Please wait a minute, I want to a look." I went to the overlook and stood there, totally still. I was literally breathless as I looked at the canyon. From this vantage point, all I could see was the depth of the canyon, the beautiful colors, the manificance of this place. Not that I ever doubted it before, but I knew God existed at this moment. I could feel Him. I knew He had created this. He was there.

Another "wow" moment was being able to be there for Carter's birth. Watching this little person come into this world is a moment in my life I will forever hold dear. Even more so than the birth of my own children, (I was after all, pretty busy) watching Carter take his first breath, exercise his bodily functions (crying and peeing...all over the nurses) and trying to focus those precious eyes on all of us. I am in awe of God's amazing love and His grace. How did I get to be so lucky? So blessed? Some of the happiest moments in my life, my "wow" moments if you will, are the birth of all 3 of my children, seeing the Grand Canyon and holding my grandson in my arms for the first time. Those are the moments I want time to stand still for, so I can just soak it in.

Carter is now 2 months old. I'm shocked at how quickly time has gone by. In the last 2 months, Carter has grown approximately 4 inches and he's gained 4 lbs. He received 5 shots yesterday (3 on one thigh, 2 on the other) and 1 oral vaccine. Alyson cried as hard as Carter did I think. I was there about a week ago and I was amazed at how much he's developed. I saw him as he discovered his own hands! It truly fascinated him as he wondered where those came from! I literally saw him as he watched his mommy enter the room and I could see that he totally recognized her! It was truly a "wow" moment. God is good and I feel so honored to call them my family.

What are your "wow" moments? Stop for just a minute to reflect on those and give thanks to God!

Perfection!


Wow!

God,

Thank You. I don't deserve any of this and yet You allow me the honor of "wow" moments. Each time I experience a "wow" moment, it's confirmation to me to feel just how close You are. I am grateful!