get down like james brown

The one thing that can solve most of our problems is dancing.  ~james brown

sometimes there are no words in those times, and tears don't hide the tragedies or make it go away any faster. God is good, but that doesn't make life easier.  but, as life has started to return to normal over here in my little slice of the world, i am taking in this sense of normalcy and cherishing every moment.  trying to remember how great life can be.  and, living and experiencing all those fleeting moments can be so hard..... it's amazing how crazy life can become in the blink of an eye.  and getting it reigned back in can seem so insurmountable.  but, one thing i have learned over the last year is that, once you get through those tough times, you realize that those moments are actually your finest hours.  it's hard to experience the highs without the lows in life, but we look back on them simply to appreciate our lessons learned and be proud of how far we have come.  

and, today i sit here, with my heart pointed up, glad for that ever-new day that comes every 24 hours.  but mostly, i'm just thankful for where i sit today and for the ability to dance through life with my husband......and so many other amazing people.......by my side.