The speed bumps of life do the same thing in our consciousness. These experiences come into our paths to say "Wait! There are things here to stop and ponder! Think through the path you've chosen before you continue!"
Some are small, like a child trying to get you to listen while you're busy 'working the plan'.
"Mom, Mom, Mom! You gotta come see..."
"Just a sec. Mama's got to finish this one thing--"
"But Benji just flushed the shampoo down the toilet!"
Or it could be major, like Kendall's dad collapsing and being rushed to the hospital. The doctors have ruled out a heart attack or stroke (his dad is almost 78), and think he might have a really bad inner ear infection, or something that can be taken care of. We're hopeful that it will be something "minor".
But today as this unfolded, and a few years ago when Kendall's mother was extremely ill, it caused us to stop and think about where we are, and this "plan" we're working so hard to follow. Where are our priorities? Where is our focus? Are we really choosing "the better part"? Or are we settling for good, when better or best is who we should be?
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I am in that state of mind too. I think that it happens every time you have a new baby. I wish it didn't fade so much and I could always be aware of truly important things.
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