Time Flying By

There are moments when you want time to pass by quickly – for example when you are sitting in a lecture that is far from stimulating. Then, there are times when you simply want the clock to stop moving – such as when everyone is snuggled together on the couch watching a movie.
These days, time seems to be flying by just a little too quickly. Now, part of me is ok with this because it means I will be done school and back home to stay before you know it. The other side of me does not want the time to move too fast because it means my kids will be just that much closer to finishing another year of school. Their lives are moving too quickly for me so accelerating their youth does not sit well with me. However, there is nothing that I can do about the passage of time, so I need to simply enjoy every moment that we have.
Lucky for me, I have two wonderful kids that still like to have me around. They enjoy watching movies together and spending time together. Their social lives have not taken off yet… so I am enjoying their company for as long as I can.
Tuesday morning was time for my usual drive back to the city. I came across a deer that had been hit and was still lying across my side of the road. A helpful plow driver was cautioning me with his flashing headlights so that I would slow down. After passing by this sad situation, I found myself becoming overwhelmed with emotion. I had not hit the deer, but I guess I was thinking of how sad it is that these collisions occur. Then this made me think about how lucky I have been to stay safe on the roads. Which led me to think about a young father who recently lost his wife and baby in a car accident. In an instant, his world was destroyed. It’s just not fair. So here I am in my car, driving in darkness, missing my family, and trying not to cry.
Life is filled with opportunities and misfortunes that we will never understand. My grandma always told me to “go while you can, Bon.” and do everything while I am able. I am trying to live out her advice – even if just a little.