At a loss for words (almost)

I am sitting on my couch. The window is open and the sun is pouring through. It's cool so I've draped a blanket across my shoulders. The birds are singing and the smell of coffee lingers about the air. Across the street the vine on the stone wall is noticeably greener and the white petals of the blooming tree are giving way to the green buds of leaves. Spring is so beautiful, peaceful, hopeful and inspiring.
Spring bursts life into life, sometimes seemingly overnight.

This Saturday, my Spring has come.
Last night my new job was celebrated with old friends.
(one was missing, but her wine glass was still in its place!)
I know soon enough all of this will be "back to the grind", but for now, right now, I am grateful for all that has found its way to me.
I am thankful that hard work still. . .works.
I am thankful that my family had their hands underneath me, just in case I fell but never believing for a moment that would ever happen.
I am thankful for my friends who bring me sheer joy and laughter, every day, no matter what.
I am thankful that sometimes things may actually happen for a reason.
And I am thankful for myself. For never giving up. For being strong.
For believing in myself.
For taking the time this Spring morning to appreciate all that is.