Today was somewhat the opposite of yesterday. It started out ok, got tough, but then got easier. The ride continues. I just have to get keep taking one step at a time, one day at a time. The ride is different every day. And the days turn into weeks and weeks turn into new phases in this path I am on. I get stronger. I make peace with the past. I mourn what was lost or what never was. I laugh. My sense of humor is coming back. I enjoy small moments to myself, the simplicity of my life right now. It will become complicated again at times. That's part of the ride. I'm better equipped to deal with the complications. And to return to the simplicity in a thankful space.

No songs today. Cher was going through my head earlier today. But it isn't quite time yet. Tonight, I'm going to enjoy the simplicity, ignore the complicated, pamper myself, and thank God for the many, many blessings I have. Especially the people around me who truly care. And who applaud the progress, who encourage when I can barely take a step, and who truly love.