I tell you the hits come in bunches. Two weeks ago my dad was in the hospital, luckily it ended up being OK but it was stressful while he was there. Then I got news that a friend’s daughter had died in a car accident. Then a friend of mine did an extremely hurtful thing to another friend — so hurtful that it will have a lasting effect on my friendship with her, if the friendship can even be salvaged. This weekend I just needed to clear my head so I could regroup and refocus after this wild ride I’ve been on the past few weeks.

Today was a great day. I finally started to see some light. My eyes had a slight sparkle once again. I didn’t spend the day in tears. Then, this evening I e-mailed a friend to ask if she could do me a favor when I’m gone. She said yes, because she’s such a great friend. But, then she told me her dad passed away on Saturday from cancer. My friend lives in Wisconsin and all I want to do right now is give her a hug. I just want to share my shoulder so she can cry but I can’t.

Can I get a refund on the ticket price for this ride? I’m really not liking it.

Till later…