A Whole New Day

Happy Friday to all! Last night I attended my usual evening ritual of friends that have been my support for months now (most of you know what I am referencing). Well, yesterday I was still bummed by the whole roommate thing and I had a hard time motivating myself to even go home. I almost forgot that yesterday was my 9-month anniversary since I made a major turn-around in my life earlier this year. The kids and I went to my group last night where there were a ton of people. Still kind-of moody, I stood up when they asked for anniversaries. When I stood up, a mass of people began clapping and cheering..... FOR ME. What a rush that was. We all said little prayers during our time together which really seemed to hit home for some reason. I felt this from the heart. To back-track a bit, I was listening to a radio show on my way home after work when I heard that a local police officer who was shot in the head on Monday had passed, leaving behind his wife, 9 year old and a 4 year old. I was in tears listening to a friend of the family whom was trying to say a lovely speech on behalf of the family. She constantly got too choked up to finish a sentence; You could hear the lump in her throat coming back each time she pushed it away. Needless to say with all this going on last night, I was quickly reminded and slapped into humility just how lucky I am and how miniscule my problems really are. I spent some extra time with my kids last night and went to sleep with a grateful heart. I wish all of you a great weekend!