38,000 Feet

Lift off
Leaving the ground and the troubles below
Family in tow
Re-experiencing flight
Through the eyes of a 4 year old
Wide, excited eyes, not a care in her world
And I was reminded of the promise to myself
From this morning
I promise to let all the small stuff go

In flight
And I sit here writing away
No mental cramp or writer's block today
Watching the kids take turns
Staring out the window
Taking in the visual spectacle
The world at 38,000 feet

I'm making the effort to be happy
And rewarded with happiness
We all deal with petty problems
But I find I enjoy the little things
The warmth of a little girl's smile
And gratitude for the blessing of my family

I don't know what Houston will bring
But I'm ready
And I'll take it all with a smile on my face