the fleeting nature of time

wasn’t it yesterday that she was the little bundle of newborn life? I would sit and stare at her perfectly formed ears and nose and caress her tiny little fingers and toes. I can still feel her warm breath and contented sighs in the place at my neck that I would snuggle her into. and selfishly, I wished that time would stand still so that I could experience the sweetness of those moments forever. yet time marches faithfully on and now she is the one gazing down on one of God’s newest creations, her cousin and future friend, Alakai. and even though I am certain that the sweetness of these moments will fade in my memory, still I am grateful to have been chosen to be “mommy” to this precious little angel.