Happy Almost Friday! Well, it has been about a week since we dropped off Zach at college, and I am actually doing much better than I expected too. Don't get me wrong, I do miss him. HORRIBLY...and it hits me at the most random and oddest times....but, I feel at peace knowing he is doing well and having a great time. We talk about every day, and he even surprised me with one visit already. What struck me is what a MAN he looked like when I left him....though the past 18 years still seem to flash through my mind like the happened in a split second...but all the same....the next phase has begun.

So, I began to occupy my time with things that would keep my mind off of it all. For instance, I rearranged all of the furniture in all of the house. OK, actually, let me be more accurate....I directed the ship while I told Scott where to place it....again, and again and again. He was so patient with me. It is actually all a work in progress, so if you were to visit, it looks like our house got hit by a hurricane...I am doing fall cleaning at the same time, so it takes awhile, as my energy is still not where is was BC.

Speaking of the ugly "C" word...I had my 3 month check up yesterday. All went well. Blood sugar was a bit high again, weight has come down and my blood looked good. So, now I just have to find that amazing balance in living and existing with lyphedema, which can be a bit tricky. BUT, livable!

Well, I hope you have something fun planned for the long weekend.....wear white each day, as you know it goes out of fashion as of Tuesday...especially white shoes.
Actually, I think I will be a rebel and where white (and white shoes if I can find them in my stash) each week through fall and winter...just to be a rebel.....man, I am one wild and crazy girl aren't I....people will see me and say...(more like whisper to each other)...."there she goes...wow...she has some nerve wearing white after labor day....man I admire her...such guts..."....HA!!!!

Take care, and find a reason to be joyful today, and all weekend long. Remember, no matter how many lemons life is handing you...make lemonade out of it....because as you know, though a bit sour, lemonade is a sweet drink that quenches the thirst and makes you genuinely happy. So, I say....lemon it up!

Joyfully yours,
Julie