Nope!
It was a smile!!
Today was a day where I just felt happier than I have felt in a long time. I saw the smile and I felt the smile. Such a great feeling and something that I just needed to take a moment to fully appreciate.
And what, may you ask, brought on this smile? A few things actually, but mostly just a realization that life has turned a corner for us and has turned us in the right direction. The past few years have been really difficult for us…..I know that might not be what my Facebook posts show on most days, but Facebook and real life aren't always compatible! There have been too many days where my heart was so heavy that it was all I could do to just make it through the day. But what is it they say? What doesn't kill you makes you stronger….I should be able to lift a truck full of concrete by now! But lately, there have been more 'good' days than bad…..
We're grateful that my mom is doing well….as well as can be expected without my dad by her side. Life moves on. Also grateful that Vince's mom has recovered from her brain surgery this past February. Doing so well that she just returned from a 3 week adventure in China. Also very happy that our 3 sons are doing great right now and their lives are moving forward in positive ways.
And this past week was sooo fantastic….
A few days ago we learned that our favourite Latin band Maná was going to be performing a concert in Mérida, Mexico….on THE day that we are scheduled to arrive in 2014. We saw them in LA in 2007 and it truly was the best concert we've ever attended. Stars aligned and with some persuasion from our son Jason, we took the plunge and secured tickets. Still can't quite believe that we are lucky enough to see them again! A dream come true. What an incredible way to start our holiday! Maná
And then today just started out perfectly….I woke up and my mouth wasn't pounding from recent dental work. Yippee #1.
Took a look at Facebook and what do I see? Yippee #2...My dear friend Cori, posting a series of beautiful sunrise photos from Isla Mujeres. She slept on a lounger on the balcony so she wouldn't miss the sunrise. She did that for me. For ME!!! Such a special, thoughtful gift and I hope she knows how much it meant to me. She loves Isla as much as I do, and understands how much I miss my special 'happy' place! Gracias Cori, for the very special gift!
So, today I smile, and hopefully, tomorrow will bring more smiles. December 1st and the first Sunday Advent. Our little family will gather to light a candle and enjoy Mom's famous Danish æbleskiver.
I'm just going to keep on smiling!!
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