The Secret of Nimh

When my girls were young they went to visit their father during summer break. At that time, we had never spent more than 1 or 2 nights apart and we were very unsure about it. Even though they were only going to be gone for 2 weeks and it was nearby, we struggled to be apart.

On my first visit to see them we went to see the movie “The Secret of Nimh”, a heartwarming story about a small family of mice and the challenges they face. We sat outside the theater and talked and cried about how much we missed each other and that we would need to cut the visit short.

Last week as I left to go back to work with my daughter waiting to have her baby and the other one there to look after her, it felt like that summer all over again. My heart is full of joy and gratitude to have such a beautiful and precious family!

2 Days Old

He is only 2 days old and already the most precious thing that could possibly exist! What a journey he had to come into this world but he has shown his strength and desire to be here with us.

When I hold him in my arms I can feel my heart melting..... So healthy and perfect, with all my love - I welcome my darling grandson!

Neutral

I met a man recently who said he felt neutral about his life – about whether or not he had grandchildren or ever met the love of his life…. How can someone be neutral?! Life is the most exhilarating experience and I do not understand not feeling every possible emotion connected to it.

Perhaps that is too much for some but for me it is never enough. I want to touch, taste and feel every precious drop that life has to offer and I will settle for nothing less than sheer and perfect joy! You’ll recognize me when I die – I’ll be the woman with the smile on her face!

Anticipation

Any time now my new grandson will be here. I am so happy and excited I can hardly wait! I know my daughter is ready as well. The last few weeks of pregnancy can be very uncomfortable and you get very anxious. Especially with the first one, you have no idea of what to expect and every woman has a different experience.

It is a wondrous event for our family and my heart is overwhelmed with love for a child I haven’t even met yet!

Priorities

While I sat in the small chair at the Children's Cancer center waiting for my meeting with the Manager it reminded me instantly that there are much more important things in the world than work.

That is something I appreciate about the job that I have - constant reminders of what my priorities really are and how very fortunate I am.

New Love

I can feel the excitement building – new love is coming into my life and I am thrilled.

For a long time I didn’t think that I wanted to be in a serious relationship but now my heart is open. I have had so many wonderful experiences that have taught me how fantastic it can be to share loving and joyful time with someone special.

Precious Life

Sometimes we get a not so subtle message to grasp every single moment of life and joy that we possibly can!

Today was one of those days for me... On a routine flight home from work our plane hit the jet stream of another aircraft and caused a very frightening tumble in the air that was surreal.

It was a very close call and immediately I flashed on those I love and how precious and fragile our lives truly are.

My lesson in this is to never, ever take anything for granted. Appreciate and honor everything you hold dear for you never know when it will end.