I am just so grateful and feel so genuinely honored to know you people, to have you by my side through this and to walk with you through your journeys, be they fast or slow (old dog, be kind to yourself).
I'm quite good emotionally. Feeling buoyant, strong and lit from within. It's gorgeous here today (sorry for those of you shoveling yet another 3 feet of snow), my toes are out, rosé is being chilled and I'm going away for the weekend. No moping around alone on Valentine's Day for me. I'm reclaiming it! I'm my own valentine!!
Since I won't be here to kiss D7 on V-Day I have made a care package o'love to give her tomorrow. A sweet card, conversation hearts, a heart-filled lunch, a miniature rose plant for her room. Small but full of mommy-love.
She also has her HUGE karate belt test on Saturday. A 4+ hour test where she has to show her karate skills (which is no problem) and her discipline skills (which is quite a problem). I just really hope it goes well for her.
At night before bed, to help her settle, calm and get out of her fast-moving head, we meditate together. I let her hold my meditation rock as something to focus on. The weight, the smoothness, the temperature... It helps center her. Well, I found her a miniature version of my rock. It's identical just smaller and I put it in a silk pouch and I'm going to give it to her before her belt test, to help her center herself and focus. I hope it means as much to her as it does to me to give it to her.
Anyway, thank you guys. I really need you in my corner and it's nice to be able to rely on you.
