Friday, February 13, 2009

Down In My Heart

If you've blogged for very long I bet you've written a comment that sparked a post of your own. I wrote a comment to a friend late last night that has just stayed with me. I'm not sure why, but I've decided to post here, just as I wrote it.
Oh, Suvarna. What a post! First, I love that photograph of you. Second, I love the topic of this post. What brings joy into my life? My daughter, my husband, time spent praying, blogging, flowers, snail mail, water, music... I could go on, but instead I have to tell you a story. I have had a crap day. Just a really, really bad day preceded by two difficult weeks. When I got home, my wonderful husband (who knew about my day from a phone call) took over. Dinner, playing with Sloane, bedtime, everything. I just got to sit and do a whole lot of nothing. Then, I get here and am smiling back at your beautiful, smiling face. Grinning at your galoshes. Remembering my last trip to the ocean. I clicked on the song and these incredible singers start belting it out at me, "I've got joy!" I tell you the truth, I burst into tears. Just sat there crying. Because I do. Even on crap days. Even when I feel too tired even to go to bed. I do have the joy. Thanks for reminding me.

Wishing you much joy of your own, dear friends. Tonight. And always.


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12 comments:

Anonymous said...

Amen.
Happy Vday :)

beth said...

funny how sometimes we just have to be reminded....
xoxo

Suvarna said...

:-)
Love and Hugs
xoxoxo
Suvarna

T.Allen said...

peace, joy and light be yours-what a beautiful post.

bichonpawz said...

Amen indeed. Happy Valentine's Day!

Patti said...

Beautiful Relyn- well-said. Hopefully nothing but sunny days ahead for you.

Happy Valentine's Day!

Love, Patti

ELK said...

you have such a soft way with words ...wishing you a better today! ELK

Maithri said...

Amen! And you share it with the world...

Arms unfurled to an open sky...

Soft Love,

Maithri

dee said...

I love that. xo

christina said...

This is extra lovely, my friend. : )

Anonymous said...

i saw your comment over at suvarna's and i am so glad you can come to us for a good cheer up..and one that makes you cry means it was a really good cheer up!
XOX

paris parfait said...

Really lovely post, Relyn. Yes, we must be thankful for joy.

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