The Miracle Round

I had a little girl come up to me today at recess. She was bursting at the seams with news of her weekend. She and her family and friends went to the "Miracle Round" and had the best time ever! At first I was confused at what the "Miracle Round" could be, but this little bundle of exuberance explained that it is a really fun place where you go up and down and no matter if you're up or down, it just makes you so happy! It came around to the fact that she had been on the merry-go-round, and it was horses that had gone up and down. But it got me thinking...her innocent and wonderfully childish delight put a whole new perspective on life for me. A perspective that I hope to realize again and again.  Life is a miracle round. With all the ups and downs it is a miracle just to be alive and be LIVING! To have made it through the day. Even with all the poopy things that can happen in a day (yes, I said poopy) I'm always grateful to be reminded of the simple things, the simple moments, the simple blessings.

Some of the simple things that have come to my attention so far....

A bouquet of gorgeous lilacs hand delivered to me just because.....and the delicious scent that is coming from them.

A two minute neck and shoulder rub from my oh-so-busy and ever amazing husband before he ran outside to finish the lawn.

A necklace he ordered for me because he knows how much I love my job, and how grateful I am to be surrounded by sweet little spirits who need my love and my encouragement.

Rain that is desperately needed in the forecast, and knowing thousands of my friends and neighbors have been praying for it.

Knowing my candle stash is just one set of stairs down from me, and if I need a hit of scent to calm or comfort me I can dash down for one.

Having my "thoughtful spot" outside. I find my Zen there almost every evening.

Texting with my sisters.

Seeing that there is ALWAYS, ALWAYS good in the world.

Listening to my clever daughters and my "son" banter and feel the love and fun between them.

Knowing true love exists, that it takes work, that it is meant to be work, and being grateful to be working on it.