Today I held and cuddled my three month old granddaughter for a short time.  As I drove home I could smell her sweet baby smell on me and I couldn't help but smile and think of it as a precious snatched moment.

And then their were the hugs from her big sister and brother.  Hugs and sweet smells - they linger.

      I love you to the moon and to the far off hills

          Your hugs and sweet smells

          Linger

          I smile at their memory

          And can't wait to hold and hug you again.

      I love you to the moon and to the far off hills.

A few days ago my son sent me a text asking if he and his daughter, Emma, could stop by. "Of course," I replied.  To which Emma exclaimed, "I knew she would say yes, because Grandma loves me.  Grandma loves all her grand kids." 

And I'm overwhelmed at the quiet joy my grandchildren give me.
maryedith

"I am blessed with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places in Christ."  Eph. 1:3

When I thought about doing something I had never done before, I wasn't thinking about locking my keys in the car with the car running while it was parked in front of my nephew's charter school, where he was waiting for me to pick him up.  Nor did I know that I was going to have a snatched moment while I waited for my husband to come rescue us.  While my nephew and and I waited in the warmth of the hallway, I was able to spend a little time observing murals painted on the walls.  A large gnarly tree reached to and across the ceiling.  It was made of carved styrofoam and painted to look like bark.  The murals were of children reading books "under" the tree.  More inspiration as I've been wanting to do murals. 

I'm determined to write in my blog everyday,  to watch for unexpected snatched moments and try to do something I've never done, often, if not everyday.  Can't wait to see what tomorrow brings!  maryedith

"The peace of God guards my heart and mind as I pray with thanksgiving in everything."  Phil 4:6-7

Snatched moment: Cup of tea, half a scone, and a pile of art magazines at my favorite bookstore.  Inspired to blog as I read about "artful blogging."  Challenged to ask myself often, "What can I do today that I've never done before."  Looking forward to snatched moments and new things!  maryedith

"I am confident that He who began a good work in me will perfect it until the day of Christ Jesus." Phil. 1:6