Running into an old friend who was once lost and struggling, to find them with answers that work, happy and focussed.
Standing outside my girls' bedroom door at bedtime listening to them talk and giggle. God how sweet that sound is.
Coming home.
When my son tells me loves me.
When my wife puts on a pot of coffee 10 minutes before she awakens me.
To know that something I did or said made a difference in somebody's life.
When Moo, our kitty, sleeps purring on my neck.
Spooning with my wife and talking.
Mary's sparkling eyes and her impish smile.
Letting go of the rope.
Getting a new PC.
Playing my guitar when nobody is around.
Watching Amelie with my daughter, Nancy.
Watching The Matrix with my son, Beau.
Watching Lord of the Rings with my wife, Mary.
Having long adult-level conversations with my eldest daughter, Elese.
When my youngest daughter, Elizabeth, speaks her mind.
The various ways they use the term, "OK" on West Wing.
Having the time to read a good book from cover to cover.
Being the sound engineer for a damn fine vocalist recording a song.
Being able to come here to JWD