When's the last time you went on a stroll? Seriously, a stroll? Not a jog on the treadmill or a walk to the parking lot, I'm talking about a stroll. It had been years for me until last night when my youngest asked me to take him on a stroll.

"Like in your stroller?" I asked. "You're getting too big for your stroller."

"Can we stroll without my stroller?" He asked.

Hmmm... I had a pile of mail to go through not to mention getting dinner on the table. But I thought about it and decided a stroll would be nice.

We went outside and strolled down the neighborhood. We stopped along the way to see if we could spot any caterpillars or doodle bugs. We took the time to stomp on some dead leaves and hear them crunch. We blew a few dandelions and took turns finding the biggest stick. We had no destination and no obligations.

I don't want to wait until I am 80 before I go on another stroll. I want to learn from my children before a hip replacement results in something less than a stroll. Please God, help me never, ever, ever forget what is important. And, on the days that I do forget, persuade me to listen to the priorities of my heart rather than the details in my head.

2 Comments

Debbie Gomez said:

Amen Sister! I think we forget whats important. The mail, dinner (have a bowl of ceral) can wait, but time with your kids can't. Before you know it they're grown and gone.

Looking forward to a "Stroll" of my own with mine.

May 1, 2008 4:33 PM

Lori said:

Yes, we stroll quite often. I feel so blessed that I work from home. No need to hurry and rush. We can take our time. Why go inside and be bored? We play in mud, splash in puddles, look for ants and say hi to the joggers.

May 16, 2008 7:23 PM

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