Grateful.

I am grateful today. After such a down day yeterday I got to spend time with an amazing friend. She doesn't realize it but she's actually my hero. After all she's been through she still smiles every day, her laughter flows freely. She knows who she is and isn't changing for anyone. We had a great dinner last night, drank a little too much wine as is common with us, and talked about life in general. Then today we started out heading to the zoo and somehow ended up at the mall. It was a fun time and some pretty awesome happy faces!

I am also grateful for my little goober butt.



This was him after we won the nap battle of the day! Just thinking about my precious baby warms my heart and soul. He was a miracle and I'll forever be thankful for him. He's such a little cutie you can't help but love him unconditionally. He lights up my whole life with his silly giggles and surprises me more every day with how smart he is. 

Next are my friends and family. Each of them at some point have let me lean on them and take comfort from them. I will always try to do the same for them and be there for them as much as possible. Growing up in a world as dark as mine was you'd never know how much true friendship means. It is a huge blessing and an amazing part of life.

Really, there's so much more I'm thankful for. But for now I'm going to enjoy some sunshine and revel in feeling good again. The sadness is still there, but today the laughter is winning. What more could I ask for?