i smiled

as i sat there looking out the window of the plane, i smiled. i smiled because of the job i get to do. i smiled because the connection i had just witnessed the day before. i smiled because of the family i had waiting for me when i landed. i smiled because i am living a blessed life. a life that only a few years ago seemed out of reach. a life that allows me to stay at home, to see my daughter grow up, to have spontaneous holidays with my wonderful wife, a life that allows me to capture and witness beautiful connections year round with strangers who turn into friends. i smiled. i smiled because it’s my life.