Surprise, surprise!!

"I've been around a long time, and life still has a whole lot of surprises for me!"

- Loretta Lynn

Monday!

I wonder how you react to that word. To some people its a good thing; start of a new week, fresh start, but to most its probably with a groan! BOO!!! Monday...boo you! Maybe Monday should be renamed MOANday.

There's lots of things make us moan and groan. There's just something about us that loves a good vent. Whether its work, things at home, something someone has said, we can't help but love a good moan. But tonight, even though it's Monday, and usually a night of the week where work has completely finished me off, tonight I had a great end to the night; one I wasn't expecting to see.

As most of you who read my blogs will know, I recently started making videos with my good friend Laura. You may have even seen the videos on my blog page. Those of you who read regularly will know that Laura very recently overcame leukaemia and is now back on her feet with a second chance at life. Her story is amazing and we will be hopefully bring you that video story to our channel soon.

Back to my night...

Tonight while I was watching the news I was pleasantly surprised to hear the news channel presenting an item about blood and bone marrow donations. Laura had received a bone marrow transplant as part of her recovery and so it was great to hear the news covering this important topic. But the surprise didn't stop there!

As I looked up to watch the news item, Laura appeared on my screen! She was giving her story and performing as part of a choir that all had links with blood and marrow donations and transplants. WOW!

You can click here to watch the clip: Watch the clip here!

Monday wasn't a moanday anymore. What a fantastic way to end my Monday. I'm now like one of those people who look at Monday and think, "It's going to be a good week!" It's funny how one small thing can completely change your outlook and the way you feel.

And so I end with this thought.

Life is full of little surprises that are sent to help us on our way. Whether its a call from a friend, a text or even a news item on national tv, there are lots of things that come along our way that completely change our mood. Things that remind us there are people around us that make us feel better, and that really puts things into perspective. The question is, what little thing is on it's way to you, to help you out? Don't focus on what's going wrong today, but look at what's going right!

So, how was your MOANday?

Bywyd sydd yn byw! - Just living life!

RM