The recent Raya Holidays was the first time in at least 4 years that I was not away on a missions trip or camp! This time round I had a blast just doing stuff I normally would not have time to do. I caught up with my mum. Had some unhurried time with her. It can usually bevery harried and at times with my impatience running a tad thin (read: VERY) as I am trying to bring mum out for a day and yet having to do half a dozen other things. And mum cant walk very fast – hence the impatience at times. It is always a struggle that i face, wanting to spend more time with mum and yet struggling with the other things that clamour for my attention!
Always such a challenge to seek that balance. But this time round, there was time for me to rest and recuperate and sleep lots! Tehre was time for mum and I to take our time to wander around the shopping complexes. Taking time for mum to sit and rest in between the stores. It was great fun to ssee mum spoil herself with a handbag, shoes, clothes, a ring and lots more! She was happy and so was I. These are moments that can only be captured in my memories for a long time to come. In fact we had two days of shopping!
I am so grateful because I know that God knew we needed this time together. At the same time I had a great time to read the bible and books. I am in the middle of a pretty enlightening book. But more on that at the next post.
Family are precious. You never know when your time is “up” with them. So never live in regret. Love Them by making tiem for them!
