I am appreciating the light patter of rain, the sound of trains in the distance, the happy hum of a dishwasher (indicating a clean kitchen).

Divorce is certain. I've been approved for the apartment I applied for, and move in date will be end of October.

I am doing okay. All the right things. Prayer and worship. Eating healthful (tho' still too much). Exercise variety and regularly.

And still this is a hard time. Made harder by the awareness of how difficult the economic climate is for so many.

I guess sometimes all we can do is rise each morning, breathe, put one foot in front of the other, and keep going.

<Sigh> This sounds so dark. But I don't really feel this dark. It's just hard to be in limbo, waiting for the next phase to begin.

BRIGHTNESS: I will attend my first Ukulele Group tomorrow afternoon. The P.U.A. meets twice monthly and it is my goal to go to both meetings. Every month. Forget about old crazy cat lady (a very old vision for myself). I could picture myself being the Ukulele Lady for Jesus. Now that definitely brings a smile to my face.

If you've come to visit, thank you. May the Lord bless you and keep you, may the Lord make her face to shine upon you and grant you peace. --Otter.