My day started ordinary like they usually do... maybe it was different because I told myself today I was going to be productive, today I was going to smile more..... but really it was any day...
I ran my errands sat for breakfast with the kids smiled and laughed giggled and dressed the kids.... made beds, cleaned crumbs....
I made a blog post, and someone responded someone unexpected.. it reminded me that even though we think life is predictable it isn't. Sometimes simple words said at the right time by a friends or family member or a stranger can make a big difference.....
This reminded me I used to smile all the time out in public because you never know how a smile might change your day or someone else 's.... here in Germany I don't smile as often they find it strange and weird..... and once I had an old man yell at me in German and English that us American's shouldn't smile so much.....
I was reminded that when I feel alone all I have to do is look at friend's and families pictures, read my e-mails, letters and know that somewhere in this world people love me.... and I love them and think about them......
I spilled all of my change out of my coin purse at the bakery..... a group of German girls smiled and helped me pick up all of it ..even the little tiny Euro pennies ( they are so small) The talked to me and smiled one even hugged me...which is odd and unheard of.... but I thought it was wonderful.....
Several of my friends called and offered advice on buying a house ( something that is a possibility with our move) Jenny and Liz thank you for being there even though I am neurotic....
My husband wrote me a note that made me smile.. they were simple words less than 10 but I felt loved....
my children hugged and kissed me and told me they loved me....
I ran into a friend when walking home from the post office who literally ran up to me and hugged and kissed me on the cheek and showed such enthusiasm for seeing me I felt lucky to know them.... genuine friendship....This friend was having a good day and was healthy and happy.....this made me feel lucky... truly to have seen them
another friend was laid off from his job.. and I felt thankful I have a roof over my head I can be at home with my children and my husband has a secure job...... they are in my thoughts I hope a job comes to them soon.....
several other things happened today.. another friend called to tell me I was loved and thought of...
All day I kept thinking I have so many wonderful friends and family... I am blessed and thankful for this.... Spring is here and things are changing and blooming... life is slowly turning.... small details today made the world feel perfect...
why am I rambling on like a crazy lady..... Because we all get caught up in our own worlds with tunnel vision... we forget all those perfect little moments that make us feel loved and blessed... from family, friends or strangers...... today was a perfect day because of all of the loving small details that were perfectly filled with happiness and joy.....a perfect day of small and unexpected angels and blessings....the perfect day.....
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