The Progression of Time

Precious. Lost. Wasted. It's amazing how we describe time. Next Monday, Joshua starts Kindergarten -- his first, full day of school. As Val and I look at him, it's hard to believe that there was a time he was small enough to fit in the cradle of our arms. He's grown so much...of course, that's a good thing because he's suppose to grow. But where did the time go? Today it's Kindergarten. Tomorrow, I'll be hugging him goodbye as he leaves for college to pursue his life interests. And then it will be Caleb...and then Hannah. Someone once said that time is like a fire that consumes us. I think it's better to look at time as a friend that we journey with and along the way, there are good times and bad times, but regardless, we're better for the journey because of what time teaches us. So, you say, what have I learned so far? Don't waste the time you have...make it count. I don't always do that, I'll admit. Often times we don't say or do what we intend at the moments we intend and then we find ourselves regretting or wishing we had done it. I hope, as I reflect on this milestone in the life of our family, that I do better in the next 5 years than I have in the last 5. Can I be a better father? husband? person? Sure...we all can. No one's perfect after all. But what remains is...will I be? I hope so. I sure do hope so.