Listen, Love, and Laugh More.

Today I received a call at 7 a.m. by my sweet daughter who recently had her baby. She was in need of some help today. I knew there was a reason I had felt good this morning and had myself up and ready by this time. I did not realize it at the time, but later pondered the fact that I am never normally up  and ready that early due to my illness. I was grateful for the good morning that I had so that I was able to help out when I received the call.  I am so thankful for good days and grateful for the energy and good health on those days. My family means everything to me and I am grateful for the tender mercies that the Lord allows me in order to help them. I am truly grateful for the blessing of not busying my life with things that do not really matter, which in part has been forced by this illness. I am finding joy each day as I am able to be a better mother to my children. I am able to listen more, love often, and laugh at the simple things. I love to always be there for them. I am realizing just how much it means to my kids to always be available for them. I truly find happiness and peace in being a granddaughter, daughter, mother, wife, and grandmother each day.