Talking to friends and family, and doing some things for myself yesterday and today has really made a difference in my outlook.

My Benefits offer an on-line counseling option, something I'm interested in trying - I love to write but can find it tiresome to travel and talk to a helpful person (weird? maybe).

I walked and did arthritis exercises.

Did a research trip to Home Depot about kitchen cabinet options.

"Played" the ukulele for 40 minutes (or maybe studied is a better word).

And explored why control is such an issue in my grieving process. Acknowledged that this whole process will take time, and I can't give it a limit.

All in all, it made for a much, much better day. May more of these follow.

Soon, I hope to feel strength enough to return to regular diary entries - because those so help my food intake and regular exercise efforts.

Thank you for all the outreach. Kindly people abound, and I am learning how to appreciate, accept, and (slowly) return the friendship and generosity of spirit shown to me.

If you've read this far, thanks for catching up with me. May you be blessed on your own journey today.

Shalom, -Otter