My son just graduated from kindergarten. He is 6 going on 16, I swear.. Amazing how he changed. The beauty and magic of life is alive and well within him.
Tonight I found an old photo, most likely when he was about 4 or so .. I recall the exact moment it was taken: Early autumn. We had just gotten done eating a very late dinner at a Crackerbarrel. Afterwards we stopped and played checkers--as we do each and every time we see a checkerboard in any public location! My wife snapped a quick photo. And it was a moment in time.
This may be my single favorite photo ever taken of my and Ayden. I recall the way the early fall chill was hitting our faces.. but yet the warmth of love of family made it go away. I recall the innocence of his youth, the pure and true love in his heart--love that still exists by the grace of God..
There are times when I believe my heaven, if one exists, will be this moment forever.
Nostalgia is normally something I recoil at.
But this photo?
I don't. Instead I embrace it. It is my solace.. And now I will save it in my 'rainy day' collection. Those little moments of nostalgia you actually want to recall when things go south.
Each and everyday your son will grow into his own; making his own decisions and actions. He will make you laugh, cry, smile, angry, joyful, resentful - sometimes he won't be able to express it but he'll always appreciate you and moments you two had together like the one captured in this photo.
:)
Thank you for that message.. That even made me tear up!
How cute :)
A rather exiting narration! Current moments less belong to present flowing steadily to join the past… Sad? Actually not at all))) going south things are as well for our happiness ;)
This is a precious period in your lives snatched to preserve an apprize day . I sense the spirit of a father and son's love. Your words only add to the photo 's energy. Thank you for allowing us to share this beloved moment in your life.
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