Music and Candlelight

So much has happened in the past couple months. Has it really only been two months? It seems like a lifetime.

I've stopped smoking - 3 months now and counting.
Mum had a brain bypass, and is doing well.
I still stand in awe of her.
Calis is still in hospital. She's amazingly strong and brave and I am indescribably proud of her.

I'm tired. Physically and mentally and emotionally.

But I'm happy.

I am so very blessed to have a family that stands together. Through the laughter and tears, the trials and successes.
I am so very blessed to have friends who stand by me. Through the rants and outbursts, moody moments and breakdowns in front of dairy sections.

And I am thankful.

It also helps that I've just had a lovely warm shower. The bathroom light's blown, so I lit up some tealights, set up my aromatherapy burner, and brought my iPod in. It's been so long; I'd forgotten how relaxing it is to have a warm shower, while being bathed in music and candlelight.


So now I lay me down to sleep, with a smile on my face and peace in my heart; I'm counting my blessings, and not sheep.