The speed of life.

Moving at the speed of life.

I swear I just blinked and it was May 28th. That was a month ago!
I can’t seem to grasp how time can go by so quickly during the summers. It seems to me that during the winter, when the daylight is in short supply, the hours drag slowly along. Yet, during the summer solstice, when we have an over abundance of daylight, time moves exceptionally fast.

Now it seems to be compounded since I have a child. She changes rapidly everyday, growing, learning, gaining personality. I would hate to miss even one day. Though, I will. It is this type of situation that reminds me what my priorities should be.

I remember looking forward all summer long to a week long fishing trip on the St. Joe River with my Dad. I had heard so many stories that I couldn’t wait to go see it for myself. Time seemed to drag by… Until finally it arrived on the right date. Before I could even blink it was over. How could a week go so fast when all the other ones seemed to take forever?
The answer is fun. Having fun makes time a distant measuring device, that doesn’t seem to register the same way when we aren’t having as much fun.

For me, nothing will compare to my first trip up the river. Everything was new, exciting and fun. I can’t wait to do that for my daughter. I know I have been apart of many of those same experiences, and I can’t wait to be a part of many more.

Before the summer is over, which will be sooner than you think, plan something with a friend or someone you love. Go fishing. Make it special. Before you know it time will pass us by and the only thing we take away from it will be our memories.