I’ve experienced big wins, great achievements, & numerous victories in life. I’ve felt the joy & thrill that comes with that world-given success. The satisfaction that comes with an accomplishment. The temporary fulfillment of an achieved goal. The attention received by those around me when a victory is won.

But as I go through life, I realize how those temporary things the world says matters so much can be stripped away at any given time. Just as quickly as the fans cheer, they can desert the bleachers. Just as quick as a goal is accomplished, another one is written down.

And in this time of transition & change when not many things are constant, I understand what means more than any win, success, applause, or achievement.

It’s the little moments.

Like when I go outside & hear the birds chirp. Or see the cute old couple holding hands at the grocery store. Or when I sit in my disarray new home with boxes scattered all around, but smile because it’s mine. Or hear the song that comes on at just the right time. Or see the sun rise as I sit on the deck & eat breakfast. Or when Tyler attacks me with a bear hug. Or when my mom sends me a picture of my dad working on my wedding invites.

I used to believe that the big accomplishments were the things to always strive for. Like somehow that was the purpose to life. But as I begin this new chapter, my eyes are opened to these small little moments that mean more than any applause or achievement. And as I sit in this new house with so much before us to be written, I believe these God-given little moments are what make life worth living.