Thankful Thursday: Shyla Plays in the Snow!

We were doused in snow in this last storm. For once this winter and spring, the snow exceeded expectations.

Shyla adores snow. She sparkled in it, leaping like a crazy puppy from the very instant that we left the house.

I've decided not let each day become a test of how she's doing with her new epilepsy medicine. I learned an important lesson during Angel K's cancer journey - treasure each day. I forgot about that lesson for a while.

If snow makes Shyla sparkle, then let it snow!

Today, the snow was so white, the sun was shining, and the sky was blue. And, Shyla wanted to play! What a day.

Traditionally, this is our big snow time of year. March was parched so I hope that April makes up for it.

Look at that smile!

Although K's cancer journey was one of the most painful things I've lived through, I am thankful for the lessons that she taught me during those seven months. Most of all, she taught me to find the good in each and every day - to wriggle on your back or leap through the snow - whatever makes you smile.

I'm thankful to K for teaching me that lesson and to Shyla for reminding me of it. After our snowy outing, Shyla was utterly exhausted and slept like a puppy for the rest of the day. But it sure was worth it!