~ We all have one of these family pictures… you know, the one where the toddler refuses to cooperate and simply smile for the camera no matter how much coaxing or bribery you do! ;-) The moment I saw this picture on my digital camera tonight I laughed out loud… It reminded me of something I recently read in 'A Mother’s Book of Secrets' by Linda Eyre.
She wrote, “The definition of serendipity is “Through awareness and sagacity, finding something good while looking for something else. Serendipity usually happens because of a crisis or when you are least expecting it. It might be getting a great idea because of something your kids said or did. It might be taking a minute to enjoy a gorgeous sunset. It might be getting a call from a long lost friend, just when you though it was so important to accomplish something else. An annoying interruption by a child becomes an opportunity! … When you get really good at looking for serendipity, instead of rolling over in the morning with your first thought being a heavy, “What do I have to do today?” you might be able to roll over and think, “I wonder what’s going to happen to me today?”
~ This picture was my serendipity today. Instead of finding the perfect family photo on my camera, I found a priceless memory where everything was out of my control and just the way it should be.
(Christopher Creek this 4th of July weekend)

7 comments:
Priceless!
ditto
You are so right! Life is always out of our control and just the way it should be... sometimes it is hard to remember that in the chaos of the moment. I think that is why pictures are priceless, they give us a chance to stop a moment and reflect on the amazing experiences life brings us and the blessings in our lives.
So great, I love it!!
I love these kind of pictures anyway. They are just real. Cute family.
This photo captures what family life is all about! It is so wonderful!
I was thinking I had already left a comment...guess not. :)
Yes you definitely have to look for the good in all the crazy moments don't you. They still turned out great!
Post a Comment