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Have you ever scrolled through your phone or picture album and came across a picture from the past that just hits your heart so hard and makes you think, "Wow, time is flying by?" Host  Sondra Doty saw this picture (the one you're looking at) of her oldest and herself and that's what happened. At the time of the picture being taken, Sondra was about 30 weeks pregnant with her youngest; and just recently she realized that her oldest son (pictured) was the same age as her youngest son is now. that realization brought up so many emotions and thoughts she wanted share more in this episode.  Some of you might be having that same thought that time is flying by. Perhaps you're thinking this as you are sitting in your child's high school or college graduation; or maybe even attending a preschool or Kindergarten graduation! Oh, and don't forget the eighth graders, LOL.  Sondra heard a sermon by her pastor recently where he broke down in weeks the actual time we have with our children from birth until 18 years of age: 936 weeks, folks! And from birth to 9 years-old, 468. By the time they get to 16 -years-old, we only have 104 weeks until they turn 18.  This visual really makes one think how time is so valuable and so important. It made Sondra want to go back and add more weeks! Sure, seasons can be hard, and circumstances can be challenging when raising children; but let's not wish time away. Cause here's the deal: Time is tricky and it does fly by. We are given a short window of time to influence and guide our children's lives. Parenthood is a ministry and it's one with which we are blessed.  Episode Resources:  Book a Life Doula Consulting Session or Discovery call with Sondra:  https://calendly.com/word-to-your-mothers/life-doula-consulting 936 Jellybeans Sermon by Pastor Johnathan Brozozog https://youtu.be/UQgQd1lHGdE Ep17: Simple Summer http://wordtoyourmothers.com/ep-17-simple-summer/ If you love listening to Word To Your Mothers®, kindly write a review on your podcast platform or send and email to wordmothers@gmail.com  Don't forget to subscribe, rate, review and share each episode on your podcast platform.  Book Sondra to speak at your event, group or conference: http://wordtoyourmothers.com/speaking/ Follow @wordtoyourmothers https://www.instagram.com/wordtoyourmothers/ Support the podcast by buying WTYM® Merch https://www.bonfire.com/store/word-to-your-mothers/