Getting a GRIP

Once again I think I'm beginning to see the light at the end of the long dark tunnel.  This has been a good week so far.  I've received counsel from some dear friends and talked at length to some of my oldest and dearest friends.  It sure helps when you have someone to help you get things back into perspective sometimes.

The weather continues to be BEAUTIFUL...I always thought I liked Spring best, but I think I may be changing to a Fall person.

I've been rather domestic this week.  I made a Mickey Mouse blanket for Tristan and started on a doily.  I haven't crocheted much for the past few years, and I'm looking forward to getting back into it.  I think it will make a good cold weather project for me to do.

I had an early morning visit from one of my upstairs neighbors....It's pretty bad when Grammy is up working and the young whippersnappers upstairs are just getting home from the night before!  It kindda makes me glad that I have my family raised!  "

I really don't have much to report as you can see from my "flight of ideas".... but several people had expressed concern after my last post so I thought I should let everyone know that I'm doing well and once again attempting to get a GRIP on life.  I know it doesn't sound like it sometimes, but I REALLY am happy.  I wouldn't go back to the way things were for any amount of money in the world.  I guess I just let my mind wonder and become apprehensive.  I admit I've never a person who easily embraces change.  I think, all things considering, I'm doing quite well with everything new that's on my plate right now. Sometimes I think I have unreal expectations for myself.  After all, I have to admit that I'm just human and "things" are going to get to me from time to time.  I am trying to learn to give myself permission to be "human" with human feelings and emotions.  I have always felt like I have to be the one who is head-strong and INDEPENDENT and not ever let anything get to me.  Maybe there's a softer side of me deep down in there somewhere that's trying to show it's face!  I guess I may have to start allowing it to peek out from time to time as long as it doesn't decide to set up permanent residence.  I'm sure I'll be back to my old hard-hearted self all too soon.