Pure.Joys.

I need this today.
I am tempted to write about the negativity I am allowing myself to float around in.
But, I know that is not helpful.
And, really...I've had a pretty amazing past couple of weeks and I need to wake up and smell the freaking roses.

Pure.Joys this week:

*Ab's tree.  Although admittedly this has also proven to be a bit of a project that I am allowing myself to be overwhelmed with, it is amazing.  It is amazing that my 8 year old created it.  The state newspaper (Salt Lake Tribune) found out about the story behind our tree from the Director of the Festival of Trees, and have asked permission to run an article on my amazing daughter and the miracle story of her brother. They have already interviewed me, and are coming to take pictures of my cute children tonight for their spread.  This is Abby's dream come true - media attention - of any sort.  The even cooler thing is that she is being recognized for doing something so selfless and amazing.  It is perfect karma at its' best.

*Deak and Yo Gabba Gabba Live.  There is a future feature spot coming soon, but I am still reeling in the smile and ecstatic reactions given when DJ Lance made his real life appearance on stage.  The best buzz I've had in years...

*Good People.  I was able to spend time with the Utah Motorsports Foundation at their annual auction and dinner last weekend, and was reminded of how deeply the love for my little guy flows even into people who do not get the opportunity to know him like I do.  Love being there.

*How could I survive without a husband like mine? Last evening I left in kind of a bummer mood to go to dinner with friends.  As I was leaving, feeling stressed, rushed and nagging like crazy, I said, "Okay, I'm leaving."  He looked at me and sincerely said, "Have fun.  I am glad you have good friends and are going."  AND THEN...I came home to laundry FOLDED and PUT AWAY! Sadly for him, I returned home in a full pity-party ensemble...and he got to listen to tears and negativity.  Probably not the homecoming he deserved. Sure love him.

*Again, and again - good friends and family. I don't let people really inside me lots; in fact, I tend to push away.  I feel the need to be stoic and brave and strong, and I don't like it for people to see I'm not that way all the time.  I am kinda weird like that. Good friends see this, and cut me some slack.  They don't judge my tears or random strange blurt-outs during our conversations...they just listen.  Listen and help; help without asking.  I have been very lucky in my life to have several people like this, and could not have made it through some days with my sanity intact without them.
See...I feel better already.