Moments D536: News!!

Today was not the best of days.  Too much to process, too many tasks to push through.

But in the craze, I had an opportunity to connect with a couple of friends today and share some good news with them.  Their reaction, each unique and yet similar in sentiment, brought a glow to my challenged day.

Before I go on with my story, I suppose I should properly name my best friend couple (BFC).  Let's call them Comic Guy and Archie.  Now, let me back up with my news story.

Last night I spoke with one half of my BFC, Comic Guy.   I was calling to connect with Archie to make arrangements for coffee time today. As Comic Guy and I spoke, I decided to make a bit of a game with my news.  I asked Comic Guy if he could keep a secret from his other half for about 18 hours.  With laughter and amusement, he agreed.  And so, I told him my exciting news.  He wasn't able to really respond given that his love was home with him, so I kept talking and shared with him some of the details.  It was a fun, silly conversation.  And, I knew that Archie would be itching to hear for himself today.  Amusing, right?

Back to today's moment (which is actually two moments about the same exciting news):

First thing this morning I shared out the news with another couple that I love dearly.  The response I received back was so warm, genuine and heartfelt.  It brought a tear to my eye and warmed my heart with a smile.  I was reminded that I am surrounded by loving friends.

Later in the morning, I had my coffee date with Archie.  As he, his business partner and I walked to the coffee place, I found myself antsy. Unable to hold onto the news any longer, I spilled the beans as we walked.  Stopping dead in his tracks, with a huge smile upon his face, he scooped me up in his arms with a big hug.  We spent the next 30 minutes talking about some of the finer details. How incredible that felt!  And, of course, we had a laugh (or two) over how Comic Guy knew about the news and used that as a tool to poke at Archie all last night.  Too much fun for one moment!

Fortunately today's warm fuzzy moments eases the sting I've been feeling from others being silent.

Moments getting a chance to share exciting news.

Moments enjoying the reactions filled with love and support.