If I Only Had Today

I have it hanging in nearly every room of my house--Enjoy the Journey. But sometimes it's hard, when there's laundry and cleaning to be done, dinner to be made, that project that needs to be finished, the stinky garbage that hasn't gone out for days... These are things that I have found myself constantly thinking. And then somehow I am reminded that the laundry can wait, and we can eat mac and cheese, that laying on the bed giggling and singing with my baby is so much more important than that ever-growing to-do list. Somehow I am reminded of how blessed I am to have each and every day.
I know someday Brynlie will hate me for posting this picture of her.


This is one of my favorite songs by Hilary Weeks-- If I Only Had Today --It always puts thingsthings in perspective for me when I hear it.

It seems like I've watched a million sunsets
and stared at a thousand full moons,
sometimes it feels like I've been here forever
and sometimes it all feels brand new.
I could never count the heartbeats,
from the day I was born until now.
But not a single one goes unnoticed
by Him who brings life in me somehow.
But if there were no more tomorrows,
if I knew that I could not stay
I know how I'd spend every minute
if I only had today...

I'd hold you and listen
and I'd let the dishes sit in the sink.
I'd tell you I love you over and over,
and for once I'd just let the phone ring.
Then I'd remember you of forever,
and how our love will never change
If I only had today.

I'd wake up before the sun did
and I'd watch as you quietly sleep.
I'd pray for time to move slowly,
knowing the moment won't keep.
All the gifts that heaven has given,
every blessing that's come my way
wouldn't be anything without you,
So if I only had today

I'd hold you and listen
I'd memorize every detail of your face.
Tell you I love you over and over
I wouldn't let excuses get in the way.
Then I'd remind you of forever,
and how our love will never change,
If I only had today.

There's no time like the present
Life doesn't come with any guarantees
The sun will set, time won't wait
So while I have today,
I'll hold you and listen
and I'll let the dishes sit in the sink.
I'll tell you I love you over and over,
and for once I'll just let the phone ring.
Then I'll remember you of forever,
and how our love will never change

Because I have today.