There are times when the seemingly normal arrangement of our life, our existence, is disrupted, and we cry out for just one ordinary day.

But as we continue along in our difficulties, in our sufferings, we begin to see our hearts are changing and we learn to enjoy simple pleasures
that we had taken for granted.

At the hospital, while my husband was being prepped for his liver transplant/operation, we were having a discussion about a bottle of Perrier water that was sitting in the refrigerator at home. He was deprived of eating and drinking normally in his last few days, because of his extreme illness.

Talking about drinking that bottle of Perrier water put a sparkle in his eyes, as it was a simple pleasure that he missed. Sadly, he didn't survive the operation, but I know what he is enjoying in heaven now is exceedingly better than a bottle of Perrier water.