As the years unfold and the chapters of life turn, it is easy to imagine that wonder—the childlike sense of awe at the world—might fade into the background. Responsibilities accumulate, routines settle in, and the extraordinary can feel hidden within the ordinary. Yet, wonder is not only a gift in youth but a sacred calling throughout each season of life. 

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To nurture wonder is a habit of the heart. It asks us to slow down, to listen, to look up more often than we look down, to remain teachable and open-hearted. It invites us to greet each day with the hope that something beautiful awaits discovery, no matter what else the day demands.

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My sweet children ~ I hope and pray that you never lose your sense of wonder as you age. Always remember to walk in our field and notice the wildflowers, listen to the sounds of nature, catch lightning bugs in the summer months, take a deep breath as the wind blows on your face and make time to stop and watch the sunset. It's important to stop and pause long enough to notice in the beauty that surrounds you. Even the ordinary, when noticed, can be extraordinary.

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