Wanting to hold on to something is a common desire in the life of a human. There are many times in life that we think, "Just a few more minutes..."
I am laying in bed, snuggled under the covers, only my head peeking out from the cotton cocoon. The alarm sounds, and my immediate thought is, "just a few more minutes..." If only I could hold onto that feeling of safeness, calmness, warmth, comfort, control, and peace, I would be able to extend that happiness for "just a few more minutes...."
I turn the page, tears already streaming down my face, only to hear the coughs, whispers, calls, and finally cries of my toddler awaking from her slumber. I think to myself, "Just a few more minutes..." It might be weeks before I pick up this book again.
Then, out of nowhere, my baby grows up. She begins to wriggle off of my lap like an overflowing cup of water spills over the edge, and replies, "I want to get down mamma." I smile and think, "if only I could have just a few more minutes..."
The next time I catch myself thinking, "Just a few more minutes," I will enjoy those minutes that I have and thank God for those minutes. I will express gratitude instead of longing for more.
