Treasures

Have you ever looked in a child's treasure chest? Noah has one and he is constantly sneaking off items to put in his treasure chest. Many interesting things have transpired in effort to help us through this economically difficult time. Rick put his cars up for sale and we have decided to rent out the basement. Someone did purchase the Land Rover and Rick was grateful he did not have to see it drive away. I think he treasured that vehicle. To me,  cars are still just machines that get you from Point A to Point B. To Rick it was an accomplishment and he kept it spotless.

We also have someone to live in our basement apartment. I needed to bring up a few things and also organize to accommodate our guest. While organizing the play room, I came across Noah's Treasure Chest. I took a peek inside, curious as to know what my Noah's great big heart values. All I could think was "Oh to see things through the eyes of a child."I don't think there was anything in there that was more than a few dollars at most. There were also a few "ah ha" and "so that is where that went" moments. Basically what it came down to is he is just plain grateful. No matter the price, be it a rubber toy from the dentist or his jeep from Santa Claus--it is the greatest and he is sure to express his appreciation enthusiastically.

It caused me to wonder--What do I cherish? What would I put in my treasure chest? Do I have an appreciation for the little things as well as the great things? Do I view all things in their own right as a treasure or do I take things forgranted. I remember when Noah was 18 months old, he would point out everything. He was discovering this bright and beautiful world. Noah pointed out things that had become mundane to me and yet when I stopped to look, I was in awe. Since that time, I have tried to slow down and live in the moment. In this face paced world, that is not always easy. Everyone seems to want me to keep up with them and I just want to smell the roses.

The other night, my wonderful parents were in town. They make such a big deal out of my small successes. I cherish that. I watch them with my Noah and that is a treasure among treasures. If you could see the eyes of Noah when he finds out his grandma and grandpa are coming, then you would understand the treasures that they are. How fun to be able to celebrate Grandpa's birthday. Grandma took us to dinner and that was treasure.

I know there is a list of things that have yet to be accomplished, but I hope I will also take the time to recognize and store the treasures and then go through my treasures every so often.

Somewhere in the scriptures it says the Lord gave the beauties of the earth to gladden the heart and to please the eye. Wow! He did that for me. Next time I see a brilliant sunset, a glorious flower in bloom, the peaceful waters, have mom and dad come for a few hours and see the expressions of Noah's face, I will thank the Lord for giving me one more treasure.

Thank you for the beauties of the earth and sky...moments to treasure.

What I learned from Noah:  He is my treasure!

What I learned from Noah:  Treasures don't have to be costly, infact, the real treasures aren't and that everyone should have a treasure box. Having a treasure box is a reminder to be grateful and to remember--"I am so blessed...just look at my treasures."