Cheshire Cat

Tuesday night- All in all it was a great day for Ben. He had many wonderful visitors today. And the cool thing was he was up and walking with his physical therapist- without his walker! He went up and down the halls of Evergreen, grinning like a Cheshire cat. The staff people and residents at Evergreen are intrigued with who in the heck is this guy? (Some of them still ask me 'who was this guy?' I have to remind them that he's still an is, not a was) He's had so many visitors and support, they are blown away. The nurses like to hang out in his room because it's fixed up so nice. Many of them have told me they've never had anyone in there who has gotten so many cards etc. Thanks everyone for all your support and love- I really believe that's what's helping both of us get throught this.

I just got back from the St. Pete's women's health series at the Washington Performing Arts tonight- the topic was women and stress- my friends and I bought the tickets months ago so I knew I couldn't wimp out on them and not show up because I was too stressed. I am glad I went- the message was take care of yourself FIRST. It's hard, because I've been so focused on Ben, but this week everyday I'm trying to do something for ME. Today I went to see my own doctor. Before this happened I was on 2 medications- today I am on 8, but I know that's just for now. So I'm going to say goodnight and take care of myself. Thanks again. Honestly, I feel blessed, not stressed. Each day I get to see Ben, my favorite person in the world, it's a gift. Love, B