I was looking for those perfect happy moments, untarnished by anything. Moments I can look back upon today and still feel pleasure. A few moments made it on the list, even though it was touched by pain because they were so amazingly wonderful and exhilarating that they still stood as more positive than negative
1. The birth of my daughter
2. The birth of my son
3. The day I was able to move back to Ottawa from Plessisville
4. The day child protective services gave my daughter back to me.
5. The day I signed my employment contract with the government.
6. The day I met my niece
7. The day I met my nephew
8. The day I was able to move back to my home neighbourhood.
9. The day I bought my first car on warranty.
10. My daughter's high school graduation.
11. The day I found out I was cancer free.
12. The night the man I love asked me to stay the night.
13. My sweet 16th, a friend of mine made me a cake and got me a present.
14. My first kiss.
15. The day I got accepted in Techniques Policières
16. The Bradson Lockout, met the most amazing people.
17. Doing security at the Colin James concert.
18. The day I won a court case against a big corporation.
19. The day my big brother Eric bought me a Chipmunks tape.
20. The day I played the Christmas fairy in the school play.
21.The day my brother Rémi gave me his leather jacket.
22. The day I got my dog Alexis.
23. The day my daughter sang and played the flute at the Tulip festival.
24. The day my dad came home from work with a baby bird in his shirt pocket.
25. The day I bought my house...
---this list will build as I think of the moments.
See, your life hasn't been all bad. I might try this too.. it's a good list to come back to when you're feeling blue, or like the world is out to get you! xx
ReplyDeleteHey have your daughter do a list! It might help her feel better.
ReplyDeleteActually everyone should do a list to remind them of the good things in lifeand what to be thankful for!!