a grateful reminder list

by Rachel Marie Martin

a list.
of things to remember
beautiful things
real life important
moments
captured in time
waiting
to be
seen.

easy
to
miss
the beauty
of that around
because of the busy
but remember
the laugh of a three year old
 the words of a seven year old
in sunlight streaming in the window
toys lined up
joy
simple gifts
to be seen.

live
with eyes
awake
with heart
that feels
with senses
alive
wanting to embrace
gifts
coffee family sunlight laughter home heat clothes books hugs friendships opportunities
smiles reading homework running swinging snow falling kids mittens laundry folded
cars computers email tables kisses embrace naps Christmas excitement blessings
today tomorrow milk spilled on the floor but that doesn’t matter
moments.

today
breathe deep
breathe of the life
you are blessed to live
hug on your family
just a bit more
savor the gift of those around you
unconditional love
and slow down
to celebrate
today

as it
is the only
day 
of
today
that you
will
ever be
blessed to live.

some simple words
about
gratitude
and being content in today.
for Friday Favorite Things today
What are your favorite things?
This is week 92.
Add yours. Link below. Find joy.
#fridayfaves #findjoy

Tell me – where do you need to step back and see the beauty in the everyday?
Let’s flood the comments with gratitude – list one thing you love but forgot to see.

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16 comments

tiarastantrums December 7, 2012 - 1:30 pm

it is easy to forget things at this busy time of the year!

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Sally December 7, 2012 - 1:35 pm

Love this- plan on linking up in the future. Beautiful photos and blog 🙂

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Rachel December 7, 2012 - 3:27 pm

Thank you, Sally.

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Janis Cox December 7, 2012 - 3:32 pm

Beautiful,
Exactly what I have been hearing from God. SLOW down. Savour each moment. Be alert to my voice.
Speak slowly and carefully.
Blessings,
Janis http://www.janiscox.com
I also blog at Under the Cover of Prayer.

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Margaret F December 7, 2012 - 4:02 pm

This post is amazing. One of my biggest life goals is to slow down and appreciate! In the hustle and bustle it’s so easy to forget.. One thing I need to slow down and appreciate is my fiances family. They have been so supportive of me in my recent hardships that sometimes I just see it as “normal” now, but it’s not really. Their love for me has truly gone above and beyond. Have a great weekend!

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Laura J. December 7, 2012 - 8:34 pm

I really, REALLY needed this today. Thanks so much for your kind words and encouragement today and always.

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RACHEL TaoOfPoop December 8, 2012 - 1:25 am

So I don’t know how many ways I can say how stunning I find your photos. The first one is incredible. Your family will cherish them for a lifetime.

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RACHEL TaoOfPoop December 8, 2012 - 10:21 am

I’ve included your blog in a post. You are also invited to participate in a Holiday post. Join in, if you can. http://taoofpoop.blogspot.com/2012/12/ive-been-tagged-and-its-catching.html

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For the Love of Naps - Sarah December 8, 2012 - 1:27 pm

I try to wake up each day with the “I get to” attitude instead of the “I have to do laundry, make my kids breakfast, and clean up.” I do believe that it is these simple I get to moments will be the ones I will miss someday.

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For the Love of Naps - Sarah December 8, 2012 - 1:31 pm

man, it must still be early here in MN because rereading what I typed above is a mess.

It is supposed to say:

I try to wake up each day with the “I get to” attitude instead of the “I have to do laundry, make my kids breakfasts, and clean up” attitude. I do believe that it is these simple “I get to” moments that will be the ones I will miss someday the most.

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Laurie Collett December 8, 2012 - 7:02 pm

beautiful as always! May we take time to savor each moment! Thanks for hosting & God bless!

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Lynn December 9, 2012 - 7:36 am

Today was supposed to be church work and a long walk with the dog…ended up babysitting two of my grands, errands with my husband and dinner out! Then walking the dog and the church work…
Praying right now!
Psalms 71:1-3 In thee, O LORD, do I put my trust: let me never be put to confusion. Deliver me in thy righteousness, and cause me to escape: incline thine ear unto me, and save me. Be thou my strong habitation, whereunto I may continually resort: thou hast given commandment to save me; for thou art my rock and my fortress.
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Honey Mommy December 14, 2012 - 5:22 am

Beautiful sentiments. I need to take more everyday pictures to help me to remember to savor the little moments.

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Helene December 14, 2012 - 5:51 am

Some of my favorite things today include Ephesians, my Friday “group” and having a quiet lunch out with my husband.

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Anonymous February 23, 2013 - 12:53 am

Hello. And Bye. Thank you very much.

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