Good things have been coming my way. Granted, they've been mixed in along some not so good, but for now I am focusing on the good.

Having my sisters and niece come for a last minute visit, complete with movies, pedicures, late night runs for french fries, trips to the museum, driving around with the windows down, sleeping with stuffed animals, playing with play-doh and barbies, drinking out of nearly every cup I have, going to two of my favorite restaurants, running around and giggling, helping us cook dinner and making sure I don't fall off the step stool.

I recently was able to travel to Canada to see my beau. Though airline travel is fraught with delay, I had a wonderful relaxing time there as well. This trip involved: not having to drive for 10 days, sleeping until I woke up, having a cat sleep on my feet, reading a book from start to finish, knitting, eating and drinking whatever I wanted, taking a bath in a sunken tub (built for two) with jets, learning to make pasta and sauce with my beau, drinking wine, eating fish and chips, eating all kinds of foods I don't normally eat, laughing, spending time just thinking and not worrying so much about what anyone thinks or how what I'm saying will come out.

Though this year so far has been a bit of a struggle for me, I'm doing my best to find how much I do have in my life. It's not an easy task, but when things make themselves known to me, I find it hard to stay in the darkness.

Come on, Spring!