The Views, Though

Some days, I forget to look behind me. I am so focused on my computer that my world becomes a tunnel. I forget to look up and around and out.

When I take half a second to turn my chair around, I see this:

How can I possibly forget to turn around all the time to see that?!?!

When I get home everyday from work, I go right to the kitchen and clean up and fix dinner for my children. I am so focused on the stove and the empty fridge and the dishes in the sink that I forget to look up at my children. And, look UP is what I have to do. They're tall! I forget to look them in the eyes and tell them that I am so grateful for them. I love them so much. Ask them how their day has been. What adventure Lila has taken Colton and Mari and Sassy on that day.

When I am done cleaning up, I go to my room where I ready my bed for nighttime. I am so tired, so drained... still recovering. I sometimes forget to open my phone to my scriptures. I seem to have no problem opening my phone to social media or to games... How can I forget to open the one app that will bring me actual peace?? When I do, I am reminded that I am a daughter of God... a princess in training... a mom... a daughter... an auntie.

I am reminded that all I have to do is look up to see the views I'm looking for.