Without getting into details, I was the grumpy cat for most of yesterday.  There were a lot of deadlines to be met last week, end of school finals, and decisions made by others that I have no control over.  Conclusion:  shouldn’t let things I have no control over bother me.

My turning point was celebrating a high school graduation for a friend’s son. Their family gathered together with my family for dinner. It was wonderful to meet new people and find out what’s going on in their lives. Even though our circumstances are a bit different, I enjoyed connecting with others.  We were all laughing and smiling. And I am thankful for that.

It’s easy to lose our smile and forget to laugh at the craziness of our lives.

We ended the day with a sunset boat ride.  This definitely makes me smile.