On vacation. That sounds so very nice. I'm going to enjoy time with family, friends, pets, my book and bathtub, maybe a little ice wine ... It seems like I have waited years for this break. Things are slowly starting settle at work; the kids are involved with friends and in sports and getting set to go back to school; I've traded some commitments to provide more time and less hassle; things are more calm than I can ever remember. This is great. butt life certainly can't be sunshine and roses all the time. Without pain there is no relief, without tears there is no joy, etc. There are highs and lows in everything. Hopefully you have some means of balancing everything and getting through, whatever that may be. Sometimes alone, sometimes with others. I think my lowest times have been during some sort of loss. My highest times always involve my loved ones. One of the best things in the world is sitting beside someone and knowing that s/he is there because. Just because. You don&
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