Blessed

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I realize this will sound completely sappy, but do you ever come to the end of a day and just feel blessed? Today was one of those days for me. I woke up feeling so good, something I took for granted a mere 6 months ago. I actually didn't have bags under my eyes for the first time in months (and I am so not kidding when I say that). We went to Rory's soccer game bright and early, enjoyed seeing her team run around like little wild people. A friend stopped by with fruit and chocolate (it doesn't get any better than that) and fun gift cards. Thank you, Linda!

We spent the afternoon at my sister and brother-in-law's house with their family and some dear friends. There was good food, really beautiful weather. I listened to the kids laugh, watched them run, drank some rootbeer from a glass bottle. Even something as simple as watching The Sing-Off while I used the treadmill this evening felt good.

The day was blessed from start to finish.

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Comments

everythingismeowsome said…
This makes me happy. You deserve all of these blessings and more!!
8:36 PM
Amy said…
Sounds like a perfect day! That fruit looks so yummy!
8:03 PM
Annie B. said…
Love that you had an amazing day! You deserve a million more like today!
10:38 PM
Krista said…
so glad you had a good day!
11:49 AM
Christine @ 12,450miles said…
Sounds like a bliss-filled day! Love it.
5:57 PM
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