What I Know For Sure

At least for today, this is what I know for sure. As sure as the sun rises in the morning after a difficult night of sleep, these are what I feel in the depth of my heart.

I know that when my daughter unprovoked says, "I love you, Mom," it fills me with the very best joy - and a spark of "I can do anything now," runs through me!

I know that even at the end of a 'bad' day, that if I 'write it out' before I sleep I have a good chance of having a much better experience the following day.

I know that when my husband says 'thank you' for things I do without hesitation for our family, it reaches my heart and assures me that I'm exactly where I'm supposed to be.

I know that when I see an animal in nature that I don't commonly see, I get excited every time! This weekend I spotted both a pair of pheasants and a beaver. Each filled me with wonder and I know for sure that I've taught my daughter to be as excited as me.

I know for sure that the first cup of coffee of the day is likely to be the best cup of the day.

I know that I have so much more to be grateful for, than I could ever complain about.

I know that I am loved. Within the depths of my heart. Truly loved.

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