Remembering Magical Birthdays

Day 249 of Photo Inspirations — Remembering Birthdays at Disney World
#TBT It was September 2007 and we had planned for months to go on this special trip to celebrate Papa’s & Alexia’s Birthdays.  It was going to be Papa’s BIG 60th on the 12th and Alexia’s BIG 6 on the 16th.  And celebrate we did!!  We stayed in a great hotel with a lazy river and huge pools and we kicked up our heels in a grandiose way at Disney World and Sea World in Orlando.  Oh what fun we had…..and these photos say it all.   Alexia Wallace was smack dab in the middle of her “Princess” styles and fantasies.  She had to wear her “Belle” dress when she met Belle.  Of course, Payton and Papa’s big deal was Buzz Lightyear and the sharks and whales.

Oh, what precious memories — that will live on because SOMEONE (aka ME) was a fanatical picture-taker — still am….and even more so as now I also carry my selfie stick.  Look out…..Nana’s on her way to save the day AND memories!   It is those photos and those memories that help me recollect some of our most joy-filled times.  We made the most of our times together.  And, now, we REMEMBER!  

God talks a lot about “remembering” in His Word, so I’m in good company when it comes to remembering!  

1 Chronicles 16:12 —  “Remember His wonderful deeds which He has done, His marvels and the judgments from His mouth,”

Deuteronomy 8:18 — “But you shall remember the LORD your God, for it is He who is giving you power to make wealth, that He may confirm His covenant which He swore to your fathers, as it is this day.”

It’s AWESOME to remember all the good things God has done for us.  And, we learn so much from
those remembrances.  We get to start each new day with the wisdom and knowledge we gained from the past. Each experience – good and bad, has equipped us to be better, do better and appreciate time more.   

It is the dawn of a new day, today. I know one thing for sure — we can’t live in the past, and the future isn’t ours to predict. But, we can make minutes, hours and days really count for what matters most. I speak a lot about it, but I repeat, treasure THIS day – make memories for yourself and someone else. Live as if there were no tomorrow. Spread sunshine. Give love and laughter and life to those who need an injection of fun, faith, and friendship. The BAD news — time flies, but the GOOD news — we get to continue capturing the joy-filled experiences and thank God for PRECIOUS MEMORIES!