Special Memories

I keep recalling one of my dearest memories over the past several months. I went to Arizona to see my precious Aunt that I have not seen in 33 years. That's right. 33 years.Through no choice of my own, my family was torn apart when I was little, and I missed a huge part of my family growing up. I'm not here to blame or to name names, that is so not needed.
I am grateful to have my Aunt back in my life. She is beautiful and caring. And one of the biggest gifts I received from her on my trip was this. She painted my fingernails. It may seem like such a small gesture, but it was HUGE to me. It touched a place in my heart that needed to be mended and nurtured. It helped me feel like a little girl again,being loved unconditionally. It was a treasure I will hold close to my heart forever.
The biggest gift that I truly recognize is time. I can get a million gifts, but if I am not worth spending time with, then the gifts are quite meaningless.
This summer I pray that I will make some special memories with my own girls. I am guarding my time with them, and I pray that they will feel loved and cared for every day in some small way in the time I give them. It's really all I have to give that truly matters.
Can't say I'm the best "stay at home mom". I'm not crafty, or busy, or organized, or creative. But I do have my time, and when I give this, I'm giving my heart.
Here's to a wonderful summer with my two precious little girls.