Familiar

Today felt more familiar. I hesitate to use the word normal because we have a new normal. Never will it be like it was before cancer and in some respects that's ok. We've grown as a individuals and as a couple. We've learned some valuable life tools and we have already been able to help a few others learn how to use those tools.

Today, however, felt familiar and it was nice. There was the sweet kiss good-bye, coffee already cooled to the perfect drinkable temp, and the notebook opened to a page with freshly inked words by Mike. Notes have been scarce lately, we've been able to spend mornings together saying the things to each other that might otherwise find their way to the mottled black and white composition note book. There were phone calls to take from my sister (over an hour) Justine and friend Lisa. Pie was made, bread baked, kitchen cleaned and dishes washed. There was a very quick trip to town to pick up mail and medical supplies for my friend Karen who is in a rehab center in Apple Valley after having broken her pelvis. We are heading down to see her after a Dr's appointment on Wednesday. The rabbits were fed, the dogs played fetch and best of all a whole case of wine showed up via FedEx.

Now the sun is turning the snow from salmon to blue. Mike will be home soon for a special first day back to work dinner. This all seems familiar. A comfort  a long time coming.

Peace

Karen