Taking in the small things

Reasons why this weekend has been the best ever:

1. Yesterday I got to ref soccer for the 7U division at the parks department for eight straight hours.
2.  This lead to a beautiful sunburn on my face and even lovelier sunburn on my neck from my whistle/stopwatch.
3. Even though I hadn't been a referee there for a year, I ran into some of the most amazing coaches from years past that still remembered me and were happy to have me back :)
4. I ran  into one of my most memorable campers, Maddie, at the fields who ran to hug me in the middle of my game.  That's exactly why I love her!  I had her my first year at Camp T. Her dad, George, was a coach for the parks department that used to give me a hard time and make fun of me while being a referee.  But, he always got us Subway for lunch on Saturdays.  This makes them the best family ever.
5. After I came home from soccer, I took a nap, had dinner, read, then fell asleep for twelve hours.
6.  This was the first time, in my six years at this job that I didn't have a migraine or get sick after working eight hours. :)
7.  I get to go to church today with my best friend and see my church family for the first time since February.
8.  Tonight I get to see all of my wonderful Delta sisters.

This whole weekend has helped me realize just how wonderful life can be.  Yesterday was the happiest day I've had in a long time too.  The parks department lets me have fun with the 1st graders and remember why I keep coming back year after year.  Its a place where all the parents, coaches, and kids are there to have fun.  It's not about who has the higher score.  The kids love getting a chance to run around and I'll bet the parents love having a chance just to sit down for once. I feel like I'm getting back to the old Abby I used to be before last year.  It's a slow process, but I'm starting to understand that I'm okay on my own. Finally :)