Happiness is ... Day 1

Today, happiness is ... Sitting in the hammock on the deck, the breeze fluttering through my hair and the palm and gum trees, listening to the sounds of the birds in the distance, the shore waves on the sand, looking at the blue crystal water, sun specks sparkling, contrasting to the green of our buffalo lawn and the white sand on the track passed our house down to the beach, the kids swing, torn and tattered by the sun and salty sea air and giggles and fun by my kids and the boys who it belonged to before us. 2 little blesings sleeping, 1 at school, and dear husband not coming home for lunch, bliss! No having to race around tidying up the remnants of a fun morning! Tea sorted, beer battered fish and chips and salad. At this moment, peace, bliss, happiness.(and a tad of guilt knowing mum and dad are in Perth, in a crummy hospital, doing what has to be done, mum the steady rock caring for dad, dad in pain, unwell, tired, bur fighting for a better lifestyle than what life is right now. Fingers are crossed, prayers are strong (and more the nerdier) that the bone marrow scan comes back with good news from todays test). (attempting to participate in seven cherubs ... I've never been one to be very god at following through with what I start, here's hoping!)