Dance With Me, Momma




Sometimes one day in our life is just what we need to keep on moving forward. A little inspiration, encouragement and hope entering into our sometimes dismal worlds. Today just happened to be one of those days for me.

My family and I went on a short hike at a new park my husband found. We climbed up steep hills meant for mountain bikes and followed small trails intended for wild animals. We were able to explore the woods and enjoy God's beautiful world and enjoy the peace and serenity only that can bring.


What touched me most deeply was when Benjamin stopped me about 3/4 of the way through our hike. He pulled my face close to his and whispered in his sweet voice, "Dance with me, momma." So right there in the middle of the woods with only Lawrence looking on, I danced with my 4 year old. He hummed a sweet tune and spun me on the forest floor like we were in a ball room and I was a princess and him a prince. Then he grabbed my face and kissed my lips and said, "I wuv you momma." 

What a special moment that I will cherish forever. That moment I needed through some of the days where he isn't so sweet and I am not so patient. An uplifting moment that encouraged me, by him letting me know that I am doing it right.

The rest of the hike was like any other. We ventured back down the steep slopes back into the paved trail; the trail most traveled. With blazing our own path, I found that exploration, sunshine and my sweet family is all I needed. Thank you Benjamin, for being the sweet little mister you are. I will always be there to dance with you.

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  1. That is so super sweet. How lovely.

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    1. Isn't it? I love my little man :) thank you for reading!

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  2. Sounds like fun. Now get out there and have some more fun. :-)

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    1. It was very fun! We are outside as much as we can be, so there will be more great times like this! :) Thank you for reading!

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  3. Sounds like you had a fun time with the family. I wish I could live where there was some safe place to hike. I'm in the desert, though.

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    1. My brother lives in the desert to in AZ. He has to drive a distance to get to good hiking areas. I hope you get to soon! It is so fun. Thank you for reading!

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  4. I love to go on hikes with my family too!

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  5. So sweet! It does take a special moment to pull you out of life's more difficult moments.

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  6. So sweet! It does take a special moment to pull you out of life's more difficult moments.

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  7. How sweet! I love when those little, special moments catch me off guard. It is a way to remind me how lucky I am :)

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  8. What a sweetie you have! I love how kids out of the blue do things like that. Great moments to cherish!

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  9. That is so sweet! And that is all it takes to make a day magical!

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  10. Kids can be very unpredictable but we love them unconditionally.

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  11. I'm pretty sure that is the sweetest thing I have heard of in a very long time.

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  12. I wish my grandchildren were still young, I really miss going on hikes and discovering things!

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  13. Awww, you are blessed! My 4 year old, Chance, is sweet like that :) He likes to tell everyone that "my mom is my best friend" it melts my heart!

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  14. Awww, you are blessed! My 4 year old, Chance, is sweet like that :) He likes to tell everyone that "my mom is my best friend" it melts my heart!

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  15. Cherish the moment. Kids grow up and leave before you know it.

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  16. That is beyond sweet! I wish my little boy liked to dance. Beautiful photos as well.

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  17. My husband like to hike in the park in the summertime.

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  18. aww thats so sweet! i love to hike in the woods :)

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  19. That just melt my heart--thanks for sharing.

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  20. So precious...our soon to be 2 year old grandson told me the other day I love you....be still my heart!

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  21. Like the picture.... it is so serene. Great story, too.. thanks for sharing

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  22. Such sweet moments to be enjoyed.

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  23. Sometimes it is small moments that stay with us forever... and this will be one for you. I loved this.

    ellen beck

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  24. It's the little moments that make up a good life.
    slehan at juno dot com

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  25. This is the sweetest thing I have heard lately. I have a son named Benjamin as well. He is almost 8, but is still the most kind little boy I know.

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  26. This looks like a nice trail to visit.

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  27. Such a heartwarming story! We can all use such uplifting moments in our lives. It's what makes life so precious. :)

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  28. How sweet. I love to go on hikes with my family too

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  29. I love the photos, and it makes me want to go directly to the forest preserve. Thanks for the trail pictures, I liked it a lot.

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