Awesome Things!

When I was in the middle of my chemo treatments, I received a package in the mail from my step-brother, Bob. It was a book he had found that he knew I would love called "The Book of Awesome". It is in fact an awesome book. It's full of awesome things that cost no money...and that bring us great joy!

I really wanted to share it with you because who doesn't love licking the batter off the beaters of a cake mixer or high fiving a baby? I checked with the author to make sure it was ok to repost one of my favourites on my blog...I'm so glad he said Yes!!

Catching someone you love admiring you from across the room
Baby, it’s true.
Toss your mushy clump of skin, blood, and bones together and we get the beautifully strange and wonderful package that combines to form you. Jokes and smarts, stutters and starts, smile and farts — we’re into your everything even though we probably don’t tell you enough.
But that’s why it’s a beautiful moment when you glance up from the party chatter or kitchen clatter and catch someone you love smiling silently at you from across the room.
Maybe it’s the dog head-tilting from the couch as you race to grab your keys and run out the door all stressed, maybe it’s your daughter sneaking a peek in the bathroom mirror as you zip up your dress, or maybe it’s your grandma smiling with wet eyes as you stick your hands in the cake making a big fat mess.
Maybe it’s your little brother smiling silently from the stands as you come up to home plate, maybe it’s your mom waiting at the train station for you to come through the gate, or maybe it’s your boyfriend bumping at the back of the bus at the end of the date.
When you catch those quick and quiet glances let your heart melt and feel at peace because you just got told without words that you are admired, you are loved… and you are
AWESOME!

I have been surrounded by awesome things and love this guy (Neil Pasricha) for reminding me that it's all around us every day. Check out his website/blog of 1000awesomethings...I promise you'll love it and smile, nod and laugh out loud at things that make you happy - from long ago and today!!

Speaking of awesome things, I have the most awesome friends ever. They have made this journey so much easier...and their loving and support continues to be appreciated more than I could ever articulate! Thank you to all my friends! I love celebrating with you!!

xoxoxxoxoxoxo