here.

i wasn't sure if i was going to do this or not, 

for fear that i was already spreading myself too thinly 

(like normal)

on just this twenty first day of january.

but then, while i was resting in Him,

the

perfect

word

came

to

me.
in a brief whisper from Him, 
i knew that i needed to focus on a word for this year
and i knew what this word was going to be.

here.

i really struggle with being here.

i long to be here.

not here a couple of moments ago

or in a couple of moments when i reflect on my time being here.

but simply here.

right here.

right now.

here.

my children constantly show me what it is like to simply
be here. 

686. resting in His Presence

687. the beautiful bright red pomegranates on my neighbor's tree

688. one word

689. L continually doing touchdown

690. free babysitters