The Best Pictures I Never Took...

Laying on the couch.

Working remotely on my laptop.

Recouping from further kidney stone adventures.

Editing photos from Maine.

Surrounded by family.

Sara and Oliver playing on the floor.

Mady watching Netflix on her iPad.

Liam running around, being Liam.

Frames forming in my mind.

From my vantage point.

From above.

From the nearby stairwell.

No need to turn my head.

Clear in my peripheral vision.

Even now...in my noggin.

Surrounding me still.

And they're perfect.

Right where they are.

The best pictures I never took.

The Difference a Day Makes...

Yesterday I woke up not feeling quite like myself.

I ended up spending about 4 hours in the ER.

The diagnosis...kidney stones. Pain level...the worst I've ever felt in my life.

This morning I woke up feeling normal.  I'm not sure if I've passed anything yet or whether things have just shifted into a favorable position.  

Either way, I'm feeling fortunate and enjoying this view.

The difference a day makes. 

Yet another reminder to soak in these days (and the ones that you love most) because you never know what's around the next bend in the road...