clink clink clink

today is one of those days when i can hear the pieces of my heart kicking around at the bottom of my feet as i walk.

i don't understand why unfair things continue to happen to people that i care about.

it happens over and over and over again, a vicious cycle that seems to know no end.

so on days like this, when i curse the fates for the senseless pain that they seem to cause, i remember that the only way to combat the pain is to show up in the world and do good, in whatever ways you can.

so on days like this, when i curse the fates for the senseless pain that they seem to cause, i  remind myself of all of the good things in my life -- and in the lives of those that i care about -- and that i should thank my lucky stars one million times over every single day for all of the joy i have in my life.

so on days like this, when i curse the fates for the senseless pain that they seem to cause, i send extra love and good vibes into the winds hoping they land on the doorsteps of those that really need them.

so on days like this, when i curse the fates for the senseless pain that they seem to cause, i snuggle a little bit closer to malena as she drifts off to sleep saying my thanks to the fates for giving me one more night with her.

so on days like this, when i curse the fates for the senseless pain that they seem to cause, i ask you to send your love to little baby burton, who needs it more than you can imagine.

so on days like this, when i curse the fates for the senseless pain that they seem to cause, i ask you to send your love to his mom and dad, who need it more than you can imagine as they now know they have limited time to share with him.

so on days like this, i hear the clink, clink, clink and i carry those pieces with me.

so on days like this, i remind myself that hearing those pieces is a reminder that really living in the good moments and enjoying every damn second of them is so important.

you never know when the pieces will come apart, when you will hear them start to softly clink, clink, clink as you walk.

so you hold those pieces together tight for as long as you can, you do the same for your loved ones, and you say your thanks for any day you have when they are not falling apart.

xo