A Rambling 360 Degree Week of Normal life

Spoiler alert....lots of rambling. Feel free to skip.

You know how life throws minor curve balls at times, challenging you to keep a positive mental attitude? Well this past week was one of those weeks for me. It started out perfectly fine. Last Saturday my husband and I had a lovely day. It started with playful ‘practicing’ in the early morning. Since the teens were asleep (dead to the world) it even commenced in the ‘living room.’ I notice my darling is certainly not afraid of upping the intensity now. As a matter of fact he has taken to showing his frustration a bit more forcefully. I know many of you suggested early on after sharing his comment that he wasn't afraid of hurting me, to…. watch out. Well this past week those swats were definitely different, not like a DD relationship more like ‘irritation resolved.’

I digress; we went on a great bike ride choosing a different path from our normal one. We loved the fall scenery and even ended the day with dinner at my sisters.

Now that I think about it events began the preceding week. You know I am very close to my family in spirit and proximity. A close family member of mine was in a bad accident but they are doing fine. Another member of my family was injured twice in one week at work, not doing too well. Last but not least, one car was towed and we were in a car accident as well. I feel it is irrelevant to even share the details. Frankly it doesn't really matter, the week was challenging. Whiplash and long days on my feet make healing worse- and better at the same time.

This is where the smiles become easier….I wasn't really crabby just frustrated. Friday I needed to pick up my daughter after school. Realizing I would make better use of my time if I didn't go home before picking her up, I headed to a grocery store. I was in the checkout lane gabbing away with the cashier, when my total rang up $88.88. He went into a spiel about the relevance of the number. I laughed and listened.

As I was putting away my card, he briefly walked away, and then pulled my cart to me. In the cart was a bouquet of flowers! I looked at the flowers than back up at him perplexed. He said, for your $88.88 number.

 I offered my sincere thanks.

Wow…a bit of changing Karma I thought. It is wonderful what a little sunshine can do for your day.

Several years ago we were blessed with the arrival of a nephew born with special needs. He is truly the sunshine in our lives. I thought we had it all before he was born, but the way our family rallied supportively has made us all better. Every child and teen became more intuitive and sensitive to the plight and blessings of a child who has challenges they could never imagine before he was born.

The point of all of this is that on Saturday night we were at a charity event to raise money for an organization that helps children and adults live the best life possible. I sat at a table with all my siblings and my cousin, including all the spouses and thought how blessed my life is.

Now onto this evening, my mother had a birthday today and we all came together to celebrate the milestone with lots of food laughter and love. There were probably 40 people present. What a testament to the life she and my father led to have family that enjoys being together.

Believe me when I say our life is not always a bed of roses. Life is a myriad of experiences good and often challenging. Nonetheless, I love when I am yanked back into reality by recognizing all that is good.

See.... 360, full circle.

BTW...Thank you to those of you who listened to my rambling nonsense this week..

 PK, Sunny, Ana, Bas and Rogue!

Minelle