I saw the lady who married us on campus today, as I often do. She is one of those people who brings light to this world, she makes my heart smile every time I see her. She is a living reminder of the source of so much joy in my life: my husband and my son. Every day, there are a multitude of opportunities for me to be amazed at the richness in my life... not in dollars (to be sure!) but in the things that matter more. In our friends, who put up with our our faults and peccadillos each day; in our families, who support us through thick and thin; in people like the good reverend T., who in executing her office and opening her heart, helped create our little family. I have always felt that my family includes some incredible people who are not actually related to me by blood or legal ties ~ and that makes me fortunate indeed. Some of them are far away in geography and time between visits; but in my heart, part of my history and my heart, and part of who I am today.
Those of you who know me well know I am frequently sarcastic or snarky; but there is a "Pollyanna" in here, too. One who is, deep down, richly blessed; aware of that fact; and deeply grateful.
Tonight, we get another toddler haircut. It will require a conscious effort to feel grateful while I am covered in hair trimmings and M&M's. But I am grateful. :-)
