It is just absolutely gorgeous today. The high today is 81, the sun is shining, there is hardly a cloud in the sky...I really enjoyed my drive and walk to work today. These moments don't last long, but I felt actual joy this morning, as I gazed upon the beauty around me, and thanked the Lord for all that he has given me...given us. Just one thing would make my joy complete...and if that miracle happened, I would seriously be the happiest woman on this planet.

Life is beautiful, despite the trials and the pain. As Louis Armstrong so wonderfully put it;

I see trees of green, red roses too
I see them bloom for me and you
And I think to myself, what a wonderful world

I see skies of blue and clouds of white
The bright blessed day, the dark sacred night
And I think to myself, what a wonderful world

The colours of the rainbow, so pretty in the sky
Are also on the faces of people going by
I see friends shakin' hands, sayin' "How do you do?"
They're really saying "I love you"

I hear babies cryin', I watch them grow
They'll learn much more than I'll ever know
And I think to myself, what a wonderful world
Yes, I think to myself, what a wonderful world.