Numbered Days

Sometimes you read or hear something at THAT moment... And it hits you. And it sticks. And it hurts and brings joy all at the same time....

It had been a day. I had been up all night with my husband as he was sick. The two nights before were similarly lacking in sleep. After being up with him, I still dressed and got everyone ready to go for the day. I sat through an all day technology training at school only to rush to the grocery store, pick up my toddler, and spend ONE hour with my family before heading to VBS with my children at church.
After our three hour vbs adventure we got home. I fed the kids a snack and got them bathed and ready for bed. My toddler was especially hyped up from vbs and all I wanted was sleep. My still sick husband couldn't help much and in my tiredness I found myself being irritated with my toddler as I get him to calm him down. Finally I scrolled through Facebook tonight after a deliriously long day as my toddler squirmed in my lap sipping his milk. This is what I read....

http://hannahhelpme.com/blog/when-did-i-last-wash-your-hair/

And THIS is what stood out to me...

“Teach us to number our days, that we may gain a heart of wisdom."


Psalm 90:12

Here I was being selfish... Feeling tired and cranky and just plain wore out from being a mom, a wife, a teacher, and a vbs worker.... And Gods putting it in my face that these times are to be cherished.... Because these days are numbered....
My days with my toddler who's hyped up after being in Gods house learning about His word.... Are numbered....
My days to bathe him and get him ready for bed and listen to his little baby prayers in bed.... Are numbered....
Y'all it is my prayer that I gain wisdom in my heart. That I don't let these precious times go by me. 

And maybe...just maybe... There someone else out there who needs to remember their days are numbered too....