Lot's of things that have been going on lately. This year started with one of the most devastating funerals of my life. It's changed my perception as every death that hits close to home does. Mostly that I have one life to live and making the best of it is all that matters. Surrounding myself with people that are only positive and inspire me was key to living a more abundant life. It was the key to genuine ear to ear smiles and feeling peace in my heart. Where am IÂ going with this? Without darkness that can not be light and without death how would we appreciate life?Â
It seems like only yesterday my sweet niece Khaleesi was born. I held her precious tiny body in my hands and she looked *in my general direction* but it felt like she just looked right into my eyes. The corners of her mouth curled up and she appeared to be smiling at me. In what felt like slow motion she blinked and cooed. She was as sweet as honey. My first words to her, "Hello Honey."
Over the past year it's been crazy watching her grow. Her brothers make her laugh showing her little baby teeth. When she looks at me she smiles and I feel like she thinks I am playing a trick on her. Maybe because IÂ look similar to her mother. She looks at the both of us and giggles. Then she hugs me and pats my arm like everything is going to be okay. I am so grateful to be apart of her life. Happy Birthday Honey!