Reflections

Sometimes my mother would tell us to "scatter" when we were all together and things were quite chaotic. She encouraged us to have some "alone time" but truly, I think she wanted some peace and quiet. But it was no fun being alone as a kid! I always wanted to be with one of my siblings - playing board games, dressing up or pretending that we were married to a famous movie star! Why would we want to be alone?

For reflection! As Gordon B. Hinckley said, "We all need, the whole world needs, the opportunity to meditate and reflect on the things of God..."

In our home, we have a "Quiet Time". We have one on weekdays with our little children who are home. They sit on their bed and color or read books or play quietly with toys. Sometimes they have a nap or we read stories to them. We also have a family quiet time on Sunday, after church.  They write in their journal or work on their goals. They write thank you notes or letters to family. The older kids are happy to catch up on some much needed sleep. It's a time for reflection, a time for meditation.Yes, and a time for Mom and Dad to have some "peace and quiet".

On a recent family vacation to the ocean, I caught some moments of reflection on camera:

Buried in the sand - nothing else to do but "think"

Having her "quiet time"

Some alone time at the Pier

Ready to take on life...

Deep in thought? OR looking out for bird poop?

At one... with the Rocks?

Swinging - A great place to reflect

Ahhhhh, quiet times. I'm enjoying one right now!!

More to come...but until then, Stick-to-it!