Wonderstruck

This morning I have a spring in my step, and a feeling of peace and joy around me, that initially i couldn't describe. I even asked myself why today is different. Generally speaking I am ALWAYS HAPPY - I love life, and I feel so blessed, that well....how could I not be happy most of the time. The last few weeks though, have maybe taken the shine of things a little?? Yeah, maybe that's what it is......watching someone you love slip away messes with your head and your heart in a way that is indescribable, but then again, I am grateful that I have had time to say everything that needs to be said, and to love with all my heart and with everything I have. The good news is that today, I feel more restored than I have in the last 2 months,....infact I feel wonderstruck.

Yesterday on the way to church I commented to my hubby how a wave of sadness had just washed over me, just thinking of my darling Gran, and how I wish I could be closer. During the service though, i took stock of my thoughts and feelings, and when I looked around I realised that I was surrounded by so many wonderful, caring, loving, happy, joyful people, who wrap you in their love, laughter and friendship, and that's what I need to focus on right now.

Our school family fun day on Saturday was the best it's ever been, and once again, we spent a wonderful day surrounded by friends, families, laughter, joy and squeals of delight, and I had moments where I sat pondering on how VERY BLESSED our family is to be a part of this community, it's bliss and it's wholesomeness, and that's what I am focusing on right now.

The weather has been glorious - summer without the rain. Everything in the garden is doused with sunshine at the moment, and this is where I sit and earn a living...wow. This morning we harvested fresh eggs, green beans and our first successful pickings of tomatoes - I shrieked with excitement - now that there is enough for me to focus on right now!!!

At last, I feel as if I am almost back at the place where I used to be. I have raised my "wonder quotient", and am revelling in the joy of our lives at the moment. Baking cupcakes and making homemade lemonade seems like a possibility again. I'm back in the moment, and wonderstruck really is what I am.