[reason 27] blue skies

 

I walked out the door, breathing in the crisp, fresh air. Turning the corner, the sun and a bright blue sky greeted me, instantly filling my soul with joy. I paused a moment to take it in. 

After days of gray and cold, the blue sky was a welcome change. It felt like an old friend had returned, giving me a big hug and telling me everything would be ok. My mood lifted. I felt energized. It was as if I'd forgotten that blue skies existed, and this vibrant reminder filled me with hope and peace. 

Later that day I had a discussion with one of my children about depression. We talked about how, when you are deep in it, oftentimes you don't even notice how bad it is until it begins to lift, the gray skies give way to blue.