A good reminder

I went for a run after work today and as I was finishing up, I decided to walk to one of my new favorite spots about a half mile away from the house. I changed my iPod from my "workout" mix to my "favorite" mix which is basically a hodge podge of random songs. My ears perked up when "I'll be there" by Steven Curtis Chapman came on. It was the song Joey and Missy, two dear friends of mine from college, sang at my wedding. I was suddenly overwhelmed with emotion. For the last few days I have struggled between being irritable and being incredibly sad. Of course there is no reason other than just because.

I turned around to walk back to a beautiful stream that runs across the walking path and sat down next to it. I listened to the song a second time and began to cry. I thought about how much I love and appreciate my husband and started to pray and give thanks for the gift of him. When the tears stopped and the song was over I felt refreshed. I walked back to the house and thought about what is important and what to never take for granted.

For me, it was a good reminder.