((((Aver)))) ((((Kara)))),
You guys nearly made me cry at work when I read your posts. Thank you for those wonderful supportive thoughts!

This board is such a lifeline for me still! Do you know I haven't told anyone else about finding the anniversary card? I will, and I know the people I love care, but they also get so angry when they see me get upset or sad. That is why it's so important to have this space.

Aver, I'm sorry I made you cry. It was quite an emotional past few days for me too. Then I woke up Mon. night w a screaming earache, went to dr. Tues. just a coughing miserable mess. Got antibiotics & am much better now.

I think my body wasnt' done rebelling against the stress, the crying, lack of sleep etc. etc. that was this past weekend.

Am slowly adjusting to fitting my life into basically a much smaller space. I wouldn't be me if I didn't question myself, as I wonder looking around my crowded room if I've done the right thing.

Well, I had to move out of there eventually. At some point it wont' be my house anymore. I'm pretty sure I thought it through well enough - I'll just be going up & down for a while as I try to settle into a new routine.

And I'll come back & read your words again when I need that virtual hug. I can do this. I have my books to read & GAL to plan, and lots of organizing to do. And posts to read & write. God bless you friends. I'll check in soon. ((((hugs))))