Awesome!

I had a good day and I wanted to share it with all of you! I can hear some of you saying "well isn't that special!" or "why is having a good day noteworthy?" Ok, ok...I'm getting there.....:) First, it was my morning "off". I take care of my aunt and I didn't have to go to her place this morning. I love my aunt, but sometimes seeing her age and with all of those difficulties can be depressing.... and just having the morning off means I can take my time and do things I don't normally get to do. This morning that meant coloring my hair and having prayer time. Simple but satisfying. Second, I am a part of a book club that is reading "One Month to Live" by Kerry and Chris Shook. I haven't gotten very far, but all ready I am looking at things differently. I had a little extra time and I was going to clean bathrooms. Ah, yes...my life is just so exciting!! haha...But then I thought how nice the day was being cooler, how I had been wanting to just get away and how I had been wanting to try walking at the reservoir. So, I thought why not just go and do it. And I did!! Now, I know some of you are wondering why walking is such a big deal. I admit for most people walking is not a big deal, but for me this is epic!! I used to walk all of the time. In fact I loved it. But, as my fibromyalgia progressed it just became too painful and I stopped going. Well, it was awesome!! Yes, I made it all of the way around reservoir #2......it took me about 50 minutes which I am sure is a lot slower than most folks but that's ok with me. Not only making it the entire way makes me feel so good, but I had a wonderful time. Anyone who knows me well knows that I have a special affection for birds and water fowl in particular. While walking I got to see four ducks, a beautiful goose and four gorgeous cranes!! It was fantastic!! And I was followed on my route by 3 yellow/orange butterflies. I have a sneaking suspicion that they just might have been someone I know and love ...;) My legs are "angry" with me right now, but that's ok. We will see how I feel tomorrow. This afternoon was spent running errands and I was also able to squeeze in yet another quiet/prayer time.....which means a lot to me. The biggest surprise I got though was a gift of flowers from a dear friend of mine who always seems to know what I need before I do. Friends are true blessings!! My hope for all of you is to not take things for granted, to tell the people you love how you feel before it is too late, to love each day as if it were your last and do something that makes you happy!!