While times are tough, there's also reasons to smile. One of which is all of you. You have all been there for me. As I hope I am for you.
I am still so giddy over speaking to Maria and Christina on Saturday. I saw the piccie of Chris, and she looked so beautiful! Maria said she's sending me some more of all of them, and I can't wait to see those. I bet everyone looked gorgeous.
If I have missed anyone else's birthday, I apologize. I think you all are the best. You give me hope and courage.
I am quite tranquil and calm right now. Hell, I might actually have a decent night's sleep. Acceptance is growing all the time. But what also is growing is this feeling that I might, MIGHT, be able to crawl out of this hole I'm in. I hope I win. But it's going to be quite a battle.
At this time next week life will be up and running. The fall terms are starting, and I'm going to take on more writing work as time will allow. I just wish for once I could like myself more. I'm getting there.