COUNT MY BLESSINGS

It’s something I’ve really been thinking a lot about over the past week – how lucky we are to have found each other and to have such a warm, loving, bond. I am so happy to be with him. He says he’s the happiest he’s ever been in a relationship. It’s such a blessing to have him in my life.

His recovery from Hodgkin’s is definitely something to be thankful for.

I’m grateful today for the fact that I, apparently, am one of the few type 1 diabetics who usually does wake up from hypoglycemia. I saw this article today about it: http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2007/02/070227105837.htm

I didn’t realize it was that big a problem for most. When I have a low in my sleep, I usually either have a nightmare that wakes me up or I become unable to fall into a deep sleep. What I find fascinating is that sometimes when my blood sugar gets low, I’ll start dreaming about eating sweets. Waking up from a dream in which I was food shopping, stealing candy or pastries from a store, etc. usually is a clue about what’s going on.

My nephew went to the doctor last week about a rash and some lingering bronchitis. Tests were run and it turns out that he has Hodgkin’s lymphoma. We don’t know yet what stage he is in, but we’re damn lucky he went in and that someone was thoughtful enough to order a chest xray and ct scan. It turns out that people who have Hodgkin’s rarely know they have it because the only symptom really is tiredness.

It seems as if he is in good hands for treatment too. Another thing to be grateful for.

I’m so grateful for him, this supportive caring man. He’s wonderful in so many ways. I couldn’t be happier.

God, she’s so awesome. I was catching her up on things today, about the breakup and stuff, and she emailed me back the nicest most encouraging letter. This is the second time I’ve cried today due to an email, but this time it’s in thankfulness of having some really incredible friends. A small segment:

But you’re strong… I know you! you’ll overcome this and many more challenges you’ll encounter in your love life… at least be grateful to realize you are able to love…. there are lots of people out there who happens {sic} not to know the concept of this simple but complicated feeling… bottom line, is his loss… not yours!

So here’s a shoutout to the universe for a true blessing, this friendship I have with O.

In particular, my dear ones in Oregon and the one that traveled with me there. How lucky I am to have them all in my life!

I don’t know what I’d do without my friends, family, and places like 43t.

guts to say enough is enough, even though it hurts like hell.

Some blessings as of late:

an invitation to return to Eugene, Oregon, in July! Yay!!!
To be in the company of someone who truly rocks my world
Antibiotics that actually work
4 glorious days off to look forward to near the end of the month