See there always seems to be a towel left on the bathroom floor. There is a hook on the wall about two feet away, but the towel just can't seem to make it all the way there. ;-) Even with encouraging words and reminders, it just seems to find its own place on the floor. I've let it bother me lately. I may trip over it, and I say a few words. In the mornings I'm grumbling as I make my way to my blow dryer and straightener to try to make something out of the mop on my head. After the kids go to bed I look at it as I pass down the hallway saying, "Why can't they just hang up that towel!"
Then it hit me last night... It's just a towel! Really that's all it is. I picked it up off the floor and hung it up on the hook, and as my hand let go of the towel a flood of emotions came over me. Instead of being angry that the towel has been left on the floor, my heart turned to the blessings that this towel reminds me of in our lives. Our house 5 years ago was graced with our first youth in our home, and it has been filled with ups and downs since. This towel, reminds me of the laughter and giggles we have when we have tickle battles. This towel, reminds me of our simple, but yet fun day trips we take together to create lasting memories. This towel, reminds me of the conversations we have with each other as we sit at the table each night to have supper and ask each other, "How was your day?" This towel, reminds me of the simplicity of being a kids. This towel, reminds me of the blessings we have for our health and lives. This towel, reminds me I need to not stress so much over the small things and live in the moments we have. Because one day, I won't be picking up this towel, and I will miss it!
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