My friends are the best!!!

A heartfelt thank you for the messages of support! You rock! You really do!
They have been a timely reminder that life is full of surprises no matter what or when or from who!

My family are doing okay today, my dad has received the papers for his visa application and hopefully that will be processed soon. Once both my parents are over here they will swap one set of worries for another BUT atleast here they will be safe!!! I admire for them for the seismic move they are making whilst in their later 50ties. As a family we have a lot to look forward to, much to work through and plenty to learn, it is not going to be easy but no-one ever said it would.

Stress is a rather weird thing. My mind is okay, positive as always and on the prowl for knowledge like never before - my bedside is stacked up high with interesting books that I'm getting through at a rate of knots. But however much I want to live as I normally do, my body just won't let me. My energy levels waver, moods are tearful, my patience is short and my social skills are anti. This is giving me a lot of time by myself which I am very grateful for as it does not happen often, it's an emotional spring-cleaning. I find what I'm learning through this is quite profound and I could not describe it better than how the lyrics of 'Amazing Grace' do.

Another wonderful thing that has happened recently is Counting Crows bought out a new album! Good timing on their behalf, Adam Duritz is a lyrical genius and he has always 'grounded' me with his songs! Cheers Adam!