Riding the Wave:

 Monday 5/23

Your response to this blog has been quite positive. That response, coupled with the relaxing, therapeutic effect I feel from writing, impel me to offer another happy post!

The satisfying rhythm and flow of home life continues.  Awaking in the morning still brings me joy and anticipation.  The exercise -stout morning walks with Laurie or a ride over the hill – is exhilarating and fun.  A slight modification to my Whole 30 diet resulted in a huge improvement – significantly more energy, vastly improved digestion and no stomachaches. I am so grateful for the stress free, relaxing afternoons, simply hanging out with Laurie.  Hard to image I am so gravely ill, as I Ride the Wave.

Often I marvel at how quickly the hours pass and the days seem to simply evaporate. Perhaps this is so, because we have been happily flooded with visitors over the last few days – it has been quite the social scene.

Reconnecting with Laura was fabulous!  She arrived at our doorstep, with my favorite flowers in hand (those in bloom) on Thursday afternoon. A stellar visit!  I sure appreciated Rob organizing his, fun-filled home poker game.  I love the dynamic that plays out over cards, chips, food and friends!  The arrival of Erick, my long time climbing mate, on Friday for lunch, a long hike, longer nostalgic conversation, dinner and the party like, music drenched, happy nighttime festivity was totally awesome.  It was so good to reconnect with this old-time, kick back, mellow friend visiting from Australia.  I experienced the warmest, strongest sense of community on Saturday morning when I attended my first ever Bat Mitzvah – Thank you Tali, Penny, Jared and Luis!  The weather forced us inside, but no way could I have complained about indoor climbing with Erick and Alan that afternoon.  The weekend just improved as Chris, recently back from Europe, drove all the way from Seattle to spend the day, evening and night with Laurie and me.  Chris (and his entire family) has always been extremely special to me over our 40-year friendship.  How wonderful it was for me to hang, hike, talk, eat, play, reminisce and talk some more with my bud, Chris!  I am so happy that he is willfully accompanying me on this newest journey – after all we’ve done so many journeys together over the years.

As you can see I have been blessed over the last few days with an absolute wonderful set of visitors and friends; each willing to hang out and share with me.  It has been a most happy time, as I am convinced that the journey with friends is a journey well conceived!

I end this post, just having returned from a yet another delicious acupuncture treatment from Carter. I feel so relaxed and satiated.  I suspect the rest of the day will unfold quite pleasantly and I will continue to Ride the Wave.  !La Pura Vida a Todos!

PS: I received permission this week from niece, Julia, to publish her hand written letter that has become so special to me.  I share it, so you too can feel the love and support I am receiving from family afar.
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