The Perfect Day

I've had the perfect afternoon

... the perfect morning

... the perfect night

... never the perfect day though until now (June 10).

Today was the kind of day you just want to wrap up and tuck away somewhere and never forget it. From start to finish, it was just a great day. I got to sleep in late so it wasn't long before it was time to meet friends for a pool play date. We had so much fun making ice cream, eating pizza, and playing in the water with our buddies. Nap time came very easy and it was cut short getting ready and out the door for the boys' last night of Vacation Bible School. While the boys were in VBS, I snuck in a pedi and dinner with some other mommies.

Yes, today was a good day. In part because of the fun we had. In part because of just how smooth the day went (how often does that happen?) but mostly because I am once again reminded how very blessed I am ... blessed with two beautiful and healthy children and a man who loves me. Sadly, my reminder comes at the expense of another's tragedy. My college friend recently lost her husband. When I heard of his tragic and untimely death, I saw so many parallels that made me think 'that could've been me' and scarily enough 'that can still be me.' Her husband died shortly after being diagnosed with cancer. He was having surgery and perished from cardiac complications. I have always and continue to be so thankful George's surgery was a success to remove his cancer and that he responded well to his radiation treatments. I am and will continue to be so grateful he is still cancer-free. I will admit, there are days I don't count my blessings but those days are few and far between.

Life is far from perfect but I am thankful for today and another opportunity to strive to be the woman God intends me to be.

So, here's to summer fun and all the memories to be made!