Blessed

This morning I went to watch the sunrise with my Nephew. I left the house extremely early and since he's about 70 miles from me, I knew it would be a bit of a hike.  The nice thing about leaving early is that there's little traffic, so I had no problems. I had my Starbucks and water and was good to go.  When I got there, there was a band of clouds in the sky and it looked as though it might hide the sun.  But then, this ray of of sun came down and reflected off of his tombstone and it was spectacular! I knew then that although I might be a little melancholy, everything would be ok.

Afterward, I headed into work and put on my game face.  Yeah, today was awards day and I am lucky enough to be awarded with my team for our project.  I just wish it would've been on a different day.  Know what I mean? It went well and while our team was up on the stage, the CIO mentions that I was the project manager and that one of the ways I kept my team motivated was to feed them (it's actually the other way around...they were so awesome I had to find some way to thank them and baking seems to work).  When she went down the row, handing us our certificate and shaking our hand, she comes to me and whispers..."I didn't think it right to mention the margaritas!" Ah, my reputation precedes me...I busted out laughing!

Afterward, I decided to call it a day.  Too much of an emotional rollercoaster ride and I wanted off. Fortunately for me "R" texted and took me to lunch at "The Porch" downtown.  It is southern comfort food at it's finest!!!  I had the BBQ Shrimp and Grits and it was so creamy and comforting, I just can't describe it! I was in heaven!  We chatted about all the stuff going on (the two families we know suffering from loss and hurt with car accidents this weekend, work, love lives, etc.) and it was just nice to kick back and just be. 

I headed home and put on comfy clothes. It was my intention to exercise this evening, but I laid my head down while reclining on my sofa and was out! 

I had posted the above pic to FaceBook and many people responded. It's humbling to know how many people think about you and pray for you. By the same token, it's awesome to see other friends kick horrible odds in the teeth and excel at just living.  Makes you realize how lucky you are.  I only wish that my Nephew's Mother, Father and family could be comforted and know how loved they are. I'm so very thankful for the time I had with my Nephew, and that was due to his parents forgiveness and love.  Some people will never have that.  I did.

Good night my friends.  May you and your loved ones be healthy and happy.