Finding Joy

I watched a vlog by a young woman today....I follow her and her "how to" makeup videos, and today's video didn't mention once about the outer beauty ideas. It had everything to do with inner beauty and joy.

This stranger touched me in such a meaningful way, I am still having difficulty find the words to express what I am feeling.

This week has not been good. With having to make the difficult decision to put Kleine to sleep, I have not had much to smile about. I have been sharing my frown instead of celebrating Kleine's life and sharing how she touched me forever. I've been complaining about packing, when I should be excited and more than happy to do it. This is afterall, the end of weeks of planning and the anticipation of a new adventure with Walter. There are SO many positives going on.

I've made so many sad choices this week that right this minute I am CHOOSING to be positive, upbeat, and joyful in what's happening in my life. There can only be good things ahead. There can only be more positive and happy moments ahead. I choose to accept this and allow this to be my reality.

I have been so blessed in my life. Yes, there are many moments of deep sadness in my life, but I have been blessed with a loving husband, family, and friends.

I choose to find joy in my moments.....be as happy as possible, and try hard to just roll with the punches. Life is much too short to be bogged down in the muck of everyday life.

Smiles today: coffee in bed; Walt's smile this morning; sleeping in; puppy love; enough food to eat; knitting; knowing my hard work around the house will lead to happiness; loving messages on Facebook; being closer to my dream.