WordFUL Wednesday

Since I missed last week, I've got a lot on my mind and heart this week, so I simply couldn't go "wordless" today. As the end of my pregnancy draws closer and closer to the end, I've been feeling a lot of various emotions. However, one feeling out weighs all of the others by a long shot. That feeling...that word....is BLISS.

If you think about it, bliss is such a simple and even pleasant word. It's something that everyone should be so blessed to have in their everyday life. I'm not saying every moment of every single day is always just pure bliss, but there are glimpses and highlights of this word in each and every day...even the lowest of days. Where is it in my life currently?

Bliss is fastly approaching my life in five, short days as my son celebrates his golden birthday by turning age 4 on the 4th. Watching him celebrate such an occasion with his family and friends...watching him interact with the special people in his life by holding hands, hugging, jumping and wrestling around (acting like a BOY), pondering what sort of mischief he may get into someday down the road.

Bliss is celebrating those moments filled with traditions and special occasions. Bliss is having friendships bloom at a young age and continue to grow over the years through the good, the bad, and the ugly knowing that these people....your roots, your family will always be there in the end to offer their support.

Bliss is having your husband and son or even a close friend unexpectedly walk into the house with huge smiles on their faces as they personally deliver flowers to you merely because they saw them and though it'd put a smile on your face.

Bliss is having new adventures and discovery with your son every summer (and in between) and being able to see the world through his eyes and his magical, innocent, and untainted perception, even in the regular everyday sights.

Bliss is the companionship of having cousins close in age, regardless of if you are fortunate enough to see them often or not.

Bliss is your family growing. A new baby. A second baby. A healthy miracle that is growing in your womb. Getting through the first trimester. Hearing the heartbeat for the first time. Feeling it's kicks increase stronger and stronger each day. Seeing your son's excitement at the anticipation of his little brother or sister's arrival.

Bliss is watching your husband and son play on a beach with the sun kissing your skin, the sound of waves crashing, the smell of the salt water blowing in.

Bliss is experiencing your child jump in the puddles after the rain and clouds have passed. And the fresh new blooms of life at spring's timely arrival.

Bliss is having an impromptu day at a new park and discovering there's a water area for kids, but not having the "proper" attire, so making due with what you do have. 

Bliss is jumping on the bed at a hotel upon arrival.

Bliss is Niemerg's breakfast after a late night out in your hometown with old and dear friends.

Bliss is Christmas morning after finding out that Santa has been by your home. Bliss is being lucky enough to ring in another new year.

Bliss. I've been feeling a whole lot of it lately, not only in the everyday moments that I tend to take for granted too often, but also in those wonderful moments that I know lie ahead for my growing family. "It's life...it's everything...there's only one word for this...it's bliss." ~Alice Peacock

On a final, but very important note...Bliss is also being able to give back, count your blessings, and hopefully pass along some much needed bliss to others who have inspired you.

The March of Dimes is an amazing organization dedicated to helping premature babies. Some, unfortunately, are not as lucky as my friend, Jamie's daughter, Adali. This little girl was a fighter from the beginning (born at just 1 lb. 15 oz. at 28 weeks) and her family has become determined to help fight the good fight. Please consider checking out Jamie's blog, Musings of Adali Grace or even just reading one of her latest blogs, It Was More Than Just Tubes, regarding a small bit of Adali's battle and Jamie's desire to help raise money for the March of Dimes again this year.
Help spread some bliss to those that truly need to see a glimpse in possibly one of their lowest days.