As a lot of Minti members are aware, I am having a fairly rough time of things and have found Minto be a powerhouse of support, love and information. I wasn't sure whether I should post this in my own blog or here in this new group that Janice so kindly invited me to. Anyway, here is my 'showing love' day that I had.
Woke up this morning with my usual 'here we go again' attitude. Here are the things that turned it around for me and made it one of the best days I've had in a VERY long time.
1. Janice - You were my first 'show of love' today. Your response to my response to one of your articles and your invitation to join this group. Wow - you must surely be an angel on earth. It may not seem much to an outsider but you had me in tears with your response (not hurting tears, tears of thankfulness) and your kindness. Even the invite to join this group makes me think that you are not only kind, but that you have a beautiful caring soul who takes the time to think about things and make suggestions that can only be helpful.
2. Jasmine - I spent (most of) the day concentrating on my little ray of sunshine, Jasmine, doing things with her that she wanted to do. We went for a walk, we went to the library, we played 'kick the ball' with some foam balls that I picked up from our local knitting shop while out for that walk, we laughed and giggled, we played 'spinnies' (where I pick her up and spin her around until we are both dizzy), we chatted (as much as one can have a conversation with a two year old), we played games, we watched a little television together - in fact, we were so busy being together that I did not put her down for an afternoon sleep as I was enjoying this time with her so much.
3. Jesse - My son rang me this afternoon and chatted for nearly twenty minutes. How many sixteen year olds have the 'time' to make a phone call to their 'insane' mother and talk about anything and everything rather than ring for a short whinge/request?
4. Mum - I had been baking over the weekend and Mum came over last night so I went halves with her in the muffins and cake before sending her on her way. Well, this evening she rang me to say thank you and how much everyone at her workplace, and her husband, had enjoyed all the sweet treats. It may be old-fashioned, but it certainly makes it all worthwhile when someone takes the time, even if it was only a couple of minutes, to say those two precious words.
I'm not sure what I did to deserve today, but it was the best day I've had for longer than I care to try to remember. If every day was even a quarter as wonderful as today I would never again feel the need to wipe the smile from my face.
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