Hi everyone!

Wanted to stop in and say hello - let you all know that I have been sending you warm thoughts.

Things are going well. Son started college a few weeks ago. He seems to be enjoying it. We recently found out that he will be having surgery over Thanksgiving break and will be down for a few weeks, so we seem to be making the most of the Fall and school right now. (Totally unexpected health issue!)

Still golfing when I can get out and it is not raining. Remember??? I am in Oregon.

Looking forward to NBA season starting - I have season tickets and that should keep me pretty busy.

Work has been a whirlwind. Very busy, new programs to learn and train employees on and so on. Seems to never end - maybe that is good.

Other than that, I am healing. Slow process, but I now truly believe the process began over a year ago... the day I first found out. I look forward to new things now. Rarely have that sinking feeling in the pit of stomach or anxiety anymore. In fact I was watching it rain the other day (Agian, I am in Oregon! LOL!) and was thinking to myself as the rain pooled and rolled down the step hill of my driveway - how clean a little rain can make things. I soon found myself standing on my patio with the rain sprinkling on my face.

Anyhow, thank you all for your warm wishes you posted to me when I exited in August - I just read them now and you all made me smile.

Check in with you all again soon.

Hugs to you all and may you all find your own rain shower.

Coral

"A discovery is said to be an accident meeting a prepared mind."

(((Coral)))

Thank you for the update. It is so good to see your, and even better to hear you are healing. (((HUGS)))

I hope the surgery goes well for your son. I will be thinking of you 2 around T-day.

Ami

How wonderful to hear from you! Thank you so much for dropping by and letting us know how you are.

You sound strong, and whole and happy and that makes me smile.

We'll all keep your son in our thoughts and prayers as surgery approaches. In the meantime, I hope that life for him at college is amazing and he's having a wonderful time. The college experience...especially that first year... is so fresh, exciting, enriching. Hurray for him and this phase of his life.

I am ALL about the wonder of rain. It never ceases to amaze me that there is a scientific process that washes the world. I've always seen each raindrop as its own little miracle, and love the feel of rain on my face. I can picture you clearly, Coral, face to the sky, savoring each drop on your cheek.

Oh, you wonderful, strong woman. I am so proud of you and your journey. I hope you're doing well; would love to hear more from you, but also understand you're busy living now!! I wish you continued peace. Big, big hugs to you. BlueIris

"We cannot wait for the storm to pass; we must learn to walk in the rain."

wow you are busy.. but I"m so glad you stop in.. please keep us posted about your son.. may he heal fast and stay healthy...

ya know its funny about the rain when we where gettin dumped on . (coral sent me her rain) lol.. the last next door told me I love the rain it makes everything so clean . your right it does...

I"m happy for you.. take care ok..

Coral,

It's good to hear from you, thanks for the communication!

So glad to hear from you Coral!!!!
I will be praying for your son during his surgery...and hope it all goes well!
Hugs to you!!

Denise

"Our lives begin to end when we become silent about things"

Coral,

Thank you for letting us know how you are doing. I think about you often. It sounds like you are well on the healing path. You are so strong! You are an inspiration

~ CAL
"You, yourself, as much as anybody in the entire universe, deserve your love and affection" ~ Buddha

Did I miss an important announcement on the state of your marriage or breaking news on the part of your H?

Glad to hear things are going well recovery wise for you, but how is the relationship?

-Susan