ahhhhh.....

Every now and then there comes one of those Oprah aha moments, or aha memory, or aha taste, smell, feeling, song, dance, smile, whatever it is-- that one second in time when you feel alive.  Not "breathing" alive, but grounded to the earth, in the present, heart filled with gratitude and joy alive. 

Amazing isn't it that all that emotion and comfort can be contained in something as simple and natural as the smell of our lilac bushes and the beauty of a flowering apple tree.  Today I literally stood in awe at this sight and could not contain my smile.  Grace continued as a gust of wind helped to distribute blossoms throughout the yard encompassing Liam playing in the lovely white confetti.    

What a nice reminder of how lucky I am.