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Yesterday I got a text telling me that a woman I knew and respected was in hospice care.  I really wanted to tell her how I admired her and send her love for her journey.  I decided to stop in after the gym to see if I could see her.  I had a very nice 15 min visit with her and her daughter, I thanked her for living her life as she did and for being the brave, honest woman that she is...she died later that day.

I had lunch booked with 2 good friends and eating out is always a challenge for me; too much good stuff and someone else cooking!  I had a very nice lunch and was able to focus more on my friends than the food, although I did stay aware of my needs and brought half of it home for lunch today. (Whew!)

Later in the day came my biggest challenge; a busy day, being tired, and no blog done.  I actually thought, "This is a no brainer!" The blog can wait, I need sleep.  Feeling quite smug, I went to bed, only to wake at 1:30, restless and unable to settle.  When I'm tired is one of my worst times and I have been known to get up in the night to eat.  I eventually decided to try a glass of milk and was able to get back to sleep, waking rested this morning, and hungry!
I know I won't always be so successful with challenges, but for today, I am grateful.
...and because It's my birthday, I'm feeling especially grateful for all of the loving, kind and generous people in my life.

Sending out my love to all, elly

"Embrace the hunger"    Roo