I had a romantic solo weekend planned: two nights at a campsite, lovely little mountains to climb nearby... I was going to shake off some of the gloom, rediscover myself, blah blah. I think you get where this is going. As someone said recently, and I paraphrase, “Those romantic plans are never that romantic in real life.”
Does it count that you have a lot of friends, including this one, who care about and admire you? For years now, I've wished I had as much gumption as you back when I was first alone. By reading your blogs, I've always felt like I was still going to a counselor. I wish I could have been the help to you that you have been to me. Hang in there, Jodi. You are one of the strongest women I've ever known.
Does it count that you have a lot of friends, including this one, who care about and admire you? For years now, I've wished I had as much gumption as you back when I was first alone. By reading your blogs, I've always felt like I was still going to a counselor. I wish I could have been the help to you that you have been to me. Hang in there, Jodi. You are one of the strongest women I've ever known.
That means a lot, Barb. Thanks so much.