So much going on

Dan asked me this morning what subject was taking up most of my brainpower. The first thought that came to mind was how I'm considering moving back to our house. He will be living pretty much full-time with his mom so we thought it would be logical for me to move back in and start fixing it up. I.e., instead of paying rent, put that $$ towards the house. I'm quite taken with the idea but details aren't coming to me yet.

Also filling up my head are thoughts of Paul, my first husband. Lara and Mark's dad. He's very sick now, so my heart aches for him and his family. Especially Lara and Mark. It's not easy to watch a parent start to fail. The reason I mention it at all is because I've gotten many expressions of caring from friends. They are just simple words, but the impact is strong. Deep kindness penetrating the pain. Spreading a loving warm spot, taking away the ache. Thank you, everyone.

Here's a picture of Paul in the 70's. That's my Mom sitting with us, and Lara and Mark when they were little shavers.

This Saturday I fly to Hawaii for a nice relaxing vacation. So packing is on my mind too. My travel friend, Susan, is coming over Thursday to whip me into shape. I'm not a light packer for some reason and she thinks she can fix me. Cool!