"Celebrating the moments of the day"

I recently went to check-in at a hotel for a conference I was attending. I was a little early, but I decided to go ahead and stop by the hotel and see if my room was available. The clerk indicated that the rooms were being cleaned and it would be just a few minutes. I decided to sit down for a minutes in the lobby and wait. It felt so good just to sit down for a few moments and just enjoy the moment.

Have you paused in your day just to enjoy this moment in time? For many of us, our schedules are busy and we have so many things to do. We rush from one detail to another. There are times when I enjoy a good cup of coffee when I am all alone and I can pause for a few minutes just to enjoy the moments of the day. Quiet moments can be special and offer new energy for the day.

Perhaps coffee is best shared with friends. I enjoy the opportunity to gather around the table in festive conversation as the day is enjoyed with other people. It is in such gatherings that we realize that we are not alone. There are others around us who share our joys, our sorrows, and our challenges. They help us to make the day special.

I hope your day will be special. Enjoy the day with others and celebrate the gift of life our God gives to us.