Walking slowly

I have purposefully walking slowly the last few months to make an effort to stop and smell the roses. There have been a few major events in the past few months which have made me realize the need for the roses. In life there are no second chances and things happen for a reason even when we cannot see or understand the reason.

I wanted to share some of my more recent beautiful moments which have been just in the last week. These moments are fleeting yet last forever in memories and feel as if they are burned into your heart.

Boston
I was walking through the city with a coworker and we stopped to look at real estate photos. A nice stranger saw us looking at the ads and suggested a better website to get great deals. It was just the pure conversation that was not complicated. It was the surprise of my coworker who is very shy.

I got kicked out of Fenway Park trying to snap pictures of inside the park. I am not usually that adventurous but I was sneaking into the side bay and was told I was not allowed in.

NYC
I did something I feared for three months now. I met with Jeffery's younger brother while I was visiting New York. I had attempt twice prior but failed and these moments I shared with Darnell were very healing for me. The moment I looked at him and I saw Jeffery's smile. The moment he spoke about food and how he was a picky eater just like Jeffery. I was reminded by this family's pureness and great heart. I am extremely thankful I took the time to sit and talk with Darnell about our lovely lovely Jeffery.
My second great moment was Dean Martin and rain drops from cabbie splashes. I was walking in the rain Sunday and listening to Dean Martin while I huddled up with and umbrella and waited to cross the street when a few cabbies drove by splashing water into the air and the fell again to the ground. It was extremely magical and I felt as if the water floated in the air for a few seconds.

I am blessed in this life and I look forward to every single day where and when I get to live life by the moment. The majority of the time I am alone when I have these moments. Yeah I maybe be with someone when it happens but I feel alone in the universe with God and he gives me these moments to remind me I'm not alone but he is with me.