living and learning

I spent the day with my sisters yesterday; we left early, travelled together through a blizzard, enjoyed the day at the mill and returned to clear roads and weather.  I am always so grateful for time together with them and I'm reminded of how we are different in some ways, but alike in so many more!  It is nice to relax with each other and know we are supported and loved.  I really missed my extra sister, who couldn't come.

Betty made a wonderful chocolate eclair cake for Stella's birthday later this week, and it was essentially a 9 by 12 eclair in a pan.  It looked amazing.  As I was processing a decision about having some, I tried smelling it, as sometimes that is enough to satisfy me.  I thought it smelled like there was some liquor in it, but when I asked, she said no.  As others started having seconds, I was still debating. I remembered at clinic that they suggested that if we were going to have something special or extra, we wanted to make sure it was a 10/10, so I picked up a spoon and used the handle to get a little taste of the filling.  Whatever flavour was in it reminded me of liquor and I knew immediately that I didn't want it!  It still amazes me when I trust what they have taught us and it works. I also can hardly believe that I'm this old and still have so much to learn!! (kidding)

I got up this morning to the deadline I had set for myself about exploring my current financial position.  Right after breakfast I decided not to wait, that I would feel better if I got it over with.  Less than an hour later, it was done and I took the dogs out in that glorious sunshine, and then met Tim, Kelly and the boys at the Y for family swim.  This afternoon I went to buy a new bathing suit (size 12) and had a long overdue visit with my long time friend (my sister from another mister) which was so lovely.  

I'm still a little run down and my voice is giving out a bit, so I'm going to bed early tonight, very satisfied.  Terry and Karen also stopped by to scope out the softener install and have a quick visit.  I so appreciate both of them!

Living and learning; LARGE, elly

"Open your eyes, look within. Are you satisfied with the life you're living?"  Bob Marley