One Day We'll Ache To Jump Back In The Photo

we'll ache

to jump back into the photos

we'll take this Christmas.

Back in time.

Back with our people,

just as they are

this very day.

Back...

with those we've lost,

with the children when they were still children,

in that room, in that moment, with those who hold the biggest space in our heart.

So let's breathe in the calm.

Shake off our angst.

Let the little things that cause upset,

just stay little.

May we replace our striving for perfection,

with connection.

And focus

on the details

of our people -

the sound of dad's laugh, the way the baby's lashes flutter as they drift to sleep, the 7 year old's toothless grin, the teenage cousins playing cards with grandma, the feel of holding hands, mom's all knowing look and even better - her hug...

Enjoy the memories,

WHILE we're making them.

Because one day

we'll ache

to jump back into the photos

we'll take this Christmas.

(words - You Are Loved - Emily Roussell)