Daily Dose of Mama: Bursting

Thursday, October 22, 2009

Bursting

I love the moments in life when you can physically feel yourself "bursting" with happiness. Your breath catches, your body relaxes, and you can actually feel your heart beating inside your body.

The best part about those moments is that they come on unexpectedly and often unprompted.

That's all I've got for today...but it's all I really need.

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kellyOctober 22, 2009 at 12:31 PM
Lovely ... although I have to admit you kinda left me hangin' there my friend. But I'm really happy you're feeling this joy no matter what brought it on. Of course, I think I know what may have prompted your joy and I believe he's about 2 feet tall?
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CoriOctober 22, 2009 at 12:55 PM
You know, that is part of the reason that I wrote about it...there wasn't anything specific. I'm working from home today by myself and was just overcome with joy at my life.

Just 2 minutes ago the FedEX man just stopped by with a shiny new red computer Appa surprised me with. So, that makes today double awesome!
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