When Life Stinks and Then You Dance

From the Archives: August 8, 2008

Sometimes life just stinks. No silver lining, no lesson—just a heavy, frustrating day. Today felt like that. Not all of it, though.

Before I could stay there too long, my two‑year‑old grabbed my hand, pulled me into the living room, and insisted we dance to a song from Robin Hood. Just like that, everything shifted a little.

So here we go—time to count the blessings again.

Dancing with my kids

Sticky, unexpected kisses

First words

Belly laughs

Little whispers

“Mom, I love you”

A car that works

Pets

Comfort movies

Little hands and feet

Soft music in the background

Fresh sheets

Air conditioning

The day doesn’t fix itself. Life still feels messy. But there are small, steady blessings sitting right in the middle of it, waiting to be noticed.