Happy heart...

Some days, it’s easy to smile. I can hear the birds chirping outside, and feel the warm glow of the morning sun on my face when I go for a walk.
 
But not every day starts this way. I usually sleep so good, but last night I kept thinking about my Mom. I would doze off then I thought heard my phone ring. I fear that phone call that will come, telling me my Mom has passed. I woke up tired and worried. I have wished I could stop the world so I can get off for awhile.

Then I reminded of all my blessings. My family and the hugs I got from Cash and Colby after not seeing them for over a week. Or I get a sweet text my daughter-in-law reminding me that she loves me or a phone call from one of my sons asking me how I am doing. I felt Tim's love and support.

On my walk I saw some beautiful hollyhocks. They reminded me of my Mom. 

She taught me how to make hollyhocks dolls by turning one upside down to make a skirt and adding another, securing it with a toothpick to make a blouse and hat. I loved making hollyhock dolls.

A friend gave me a flower she had painted. She added a butterfly, because she knows my Mom loves them. She has been praying for me and my Mom. Thanks Billie...

Then I hear my nephew Kevin was in Cheyenne to see Mom. Not to take away anything from her other grandchildren, because she loves them all... but her first and most beloved grandchild came all the way from Georgia to visit his Grannie. I have such a happy heart knowing what his visit meant to her.

"Happiness is in the heart, not the circumstances..."