An Outside View

In the middle of singing Lennon's goodnight songs I suddenly felt more like an outside observer than an active participant. I looked down and saw a mother swaying back and forth holding her little boy as close to her chest as she possibly could. He lay limp in her strong arms. The rest of their lives stands ahead of them. I started to cry a little. It was such a short time ago Mia was almost two. We were living in Austin and Shelby was working at Blockbuster and I didn't know how we would ever make it. Five years later with number two about to turn two here we are in a home we love, with friends all around us, staring down a road that has yet to be named. What will tomorrow bring? There are more possibilities now than ever. I suddenly feel so lucky to have all that we do have. We may not have any idea what will happen tomorrow, but just knowing that we are here - together, is enough for now. Moments later, I'm just appreciating that glimpse of positivity I had back there. Not sure when the next one will come I decided to capture it here on the blog to remember.