Rather Than Finish the Dream...Get Up & Experience Life

The alarm went off at 6:50 a.m., while tempted to hit the snooze, I decided to get myself up and out of bed to enjoy this beautiful day. The only reason I had to remain snuggled in was to find out how my dream ended. Have you experienced a morning like this? You are involved in a dream, full color, and you're just reaching the end...when the alarm BUZZ! BUZZ!...interrupts. That was today. 

Within ten minutes, the dream has vanished. The exciting conclusion I awaited has disappeared. I don't even remember what I was dreaming about. All I can recall is the feeling of wanting to sleep just seven more minutes to see how it ended. As much as I'd like to say I know how the dream ended, I am much happier to have put my feet on the floor and got up.

With a hot cup of coffee in hand and a camera around my neck, I made my way to the deck. I'm so glad I did. With the sun streaming through the bare branches, the birds singing, and a light breeze to spread the fresh air...I was in paradise. While the dream might have ended well, I probably would have forgotten before the coffee finished brewing BUT the view, sound, and fresh air I absorbed are forever a memory in my brain. Rather than focus on the dream, I'm choosing to enjoy reality.

The faithful love of the Lord never ends!
    His mercies never cease.
Great is his faithfulness;
    his mercies begin afresh each morning.
Lamentations 3:22-23

Dream or Reality...what will you choose?
What is the best dream you had to "leave" 
because the alarm woke you up?