Ah, This is the Life!

When you can hear his heart beat, strong and healthy and steady.
When you have a new child, niece or nephew, grandchild.
When you have started in a new direction and left an unsatisfying, safe job for a riskier and far more creative endeavor.
When you can visit family because they have not moved to the opposite coast, or overseas.
When you are good friends with your family.
Ah, these are the good old days. This is the life.