Friday's Special Moments of Gratitude

Sunset at the lake

I realized that almost every Friday I change the title of this post.  On Friday I write about things that I am grateful for but I have not found the title that says exactly what I mean. I guess I just have to keep on trying.
This was another hot summer week but it was full of special moments.  The thing I am most grateful for this week is that I have the time and take the time to enjoy and appreciate so many simple but special moments.  There were times in my life that I was so busy  rushing through each day that I did not see the sun go up or come down.  I would pull out of my garage in the dark and return home to my house in the dark.  I am sure in the 12 hours in between there were many special moments only I was too busy to notice them. 
Now, I have finally realized how lucky I am to be able to see the sun come up.  I appreciate how special it is to have the time to ride in my car to meet a friend for breakfast with the top down enjoying the breeze before the day gets too hot.  I am grateful for the time that I have to read a book, or write my novel, or paint a picture.  Time has become something I am very grateful for and that I won't take for granted again.  I hope that your week was full of special moments that you took the time to enjoy!