Things That Make Me Smile
I’m finding that counting my many, many blessings right now is very important. I thought that I would just jot down a few things that make me smile.
- texts from Arleigh late at night when she should probably be sleeping
- Bria’s impish grin
- Arleigh’s buddy from school has an Instagram account (I stalk all my kids’ friends) her account name is asian_wita_camera. Makes me smile every time I see it.
- Driving Ray’s jeep, even though I don’t very often.
- Big Bang Theory.
- Jack’s new words.
- The many rainbow reminders we see every day.
- Boonie chickens greeting me when I get out of my car at the school.
- Hugs from the kids and kisses before bed.
- Ray teasing about well…everything.
- All the texts from friends that I haven’t talked with in a while.
- The promise that this rain will stop and I’ll be back on the beach as soon as I get the chance.
So many things that make me smile. We have every reason to be sad right now, but I’m choosing to hold on to the good.
This is strength that comes from God, I would focus, as you, on the good times with Larry. Now it’s funny because I can remember the not so good times, but can still laugh at both of us. Remember at the end of every tunnel is light!!!
We have a ladies’ class studying 1,000 Gifts right now by Ann Voskamp. She is a Canadian farmer’s wife who has chosen to do just what you have determined….find little things every day, blessings and to choose to live a life of gratitude. We’ve just started so I can’t tell you much more than that. Hawaii is a pretty good place to live that way! Great weather and lots of color all around. I still miss the color and the gorgeous trees with those gnarly roots that fascinate me!
Think of you SO often!