Don't Look Back 3

[SunnyB]

I can't believe I still harbor this naive belief about the world but I can't help but think that our pain will be followed by some really good times ahead.

I think so, too, Zues, but I have to say I felt that more strongly a few months ago. I went through a period where I felt like something wonderful was just around the corner. I had no M, no job, recovering from surgery, etc., and I was very optimistic that something great was about to happen. Fast forward and my life is good now, but nothing magical has happened. I'm not complaining about my life, it's a good life, I'm just saying I don't have that optimism I had a while back. Joel Osteen talks about staying in faith, and that's my challenge.

Sending you a big hug on your difficult day. I hope you got to go running and then ate the chit out of some ice cream.

I did go for a run, I'm not much of a runner, but I was rather proud of myself an idiot for running in that heat. I did not eat ice cream. I do enjoy ice cream, particularly one brand of salted caramel ice cream. But I traded it in for a different vice yesterday.

You are more than capable but that doesn't make it easier

Thanks RD. I've always said just because I can take care of myself doesn't mean I want to.

Can you hire some help with some of the household chores? Colleges & Universities often have job boards where you can get that kind of help for a reasonable rate.

Yes, my IC and I talked about that, too. And I've been considering what to hire out and what to tackle myself. I think I'll start a list.

Bets, you are next, but let me just say that your habit of appealing to my logical side is playing dirty. You'll get me with that every time.