There's a fairly new George Strait song out on the radio that always makes me take a step back and think when I hear it. I think it's called "Take your breath away". The song is basically about a Dad who shows up for some important moments in his son's life, despite work,distance, and other obligations. Here's a sample:
Life's not the breaths you take,
the breathing in and out
That gets you through the day
Ain't what it's all about
You just might miss the point
Tryin to win the race
Life's not the breaths you take
But the moments that take your breath away.
Sometimes I get so caught up in day to day things, living life, just waiting for one day to be over, and the next to start. Hearing this song is a reminder that I need to slow down, and really look at what's going on with my life. I'm not sure, but I have a feeling that someday when I'm older, I won't remember Caleb's whiney days, Remmy puking on the floor, burning food, or doing all the other endless, day-to-day routines of life. I hope I remember the times that took my breath away. Like the day I got my first horse, the day I got married, Caleb's first cry as he was born, and a million other significant, yet small moments in my life.
I heard this song as I was driving to go ride tonight. As I rode under the stars outside, I cleared my head and thought about how blessed I am.
"I'd rather have a moment of wonderful than a lifetime of nothing special."
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