Moments of Wonder

Perfect Timing

Today I went to a seminar on supporting children who have witnessed or been involved in domestic violence. While there and feeling down about our situation, I received a text from a friend...
It was perfect timing.

Hope

My life is really not where I had anticipated it being. Most days it feels like nothing will go our way, but still we move forward.

This morning, I was home with a vomiting toddler and between cuddles and fussing, I looked out the back window. There's not much out there, the woods and a compost pile. In the middle of the compost pile was a gorgeous red tulip.

The tulip was standing strong and bold and tall with nothing else of beauty around it. The tulip made me feel hope. Although right now, things are a lot like the compost pile- things decomposing and full of things I don't want. But I have hope, that like the tulip, someday Gab and I can once again rise up, be tall and beautiful.

Wordless Wednesday

Quilting Fabric

A Run

I've not run since my last race... in June 2011. Today, I was able to take a run for me. Turn up the iPod and just enjoy. It was a great start as I train for another race in June this year. I'm starting to run again for me. For me time, for my health, for relaxation, for happiness.

Today, a run made me smile!

Princess Bed

We've just upgraded to a big girl bed. How does that not make you smile??

Wordless Wednesday

Daycare

I am on vacation this week but I sent the Gabs to daycare anyway. Today, daycare made me smile. It was great to have some mommy time, and I missed her greatly when I picked her up. Now we are both rested, and ready for a mommy daughter day tomorrow!

A change of luck

This four leaf clover made me smile today. Hoping for a change of luck soon!

I am back!

This project began as a way for me to cope with infertility. That was a challenge that was overcome and now I have been blessed with a gorgeous daughter. I had so many smiles in my life, I no longer had to find them. I have missed this project, and am back.

Yes, things in my life are not going well again and I once again need to make an effort to find the smiles in my world. I hope, that by continuing this project, I will be able to find the smiles all the time.