You are Living~live the life

I think, maybe Jesus had this in mind when he said.  I have come so that you may live life and live it more abundantly.   (john:10-10).  The notion of living life struck me hard during the Eucharist and worship this weekend.   A simple prayer was said.  Lord thank you for life, and letting me live and enjoy it.   This weekend was fun, watching E run up and down the street ~trick or treating.  Having to tell her the "rules" as a good dad would,   "back up, don't go inside, say trick or treat, say thank you." She loves life and loves to live it. She will say these things that  turn your heart into mush, such as " i love you or I had a super time with you, or you're my favorite".   She teaches me daily how awesome this world is.  I don't think she has any negative / depression like tendencies.  She talks to her self, sings songs, plays.  She inspires me to be less stressed and let loose.     Afterwards the kids went to bed and the adults chatted and laughed and told stories etc etc.   Sunday morning came early but off to church we wen't.   And then it hit me. This is life, its busy and stressful, its funny and there are lots of ups and down, but I love life and my My eternal optimist side continues.....I am an optimist because I realize this is not the end its only a chapter.   There is a new city to come, where the Lord will be with his people.   But meanwhile God has given us great things.  Good food, family drinks, TV, Netflix, children laughing, playtime, work, money.  There is work to be done, there is change to be needed, but in due time. and If we don't get what we want we will get what we need.   All things come from him above.   So yes I am living, and I am trying my best to Live the life  ~peace  JM.