I absolutely love Fridays. I look forward to Richard coming home...knowing that I get to have him home for two whole days!!! I just love that!!!
We are helping Richard's sister with a graduation party for our niece, Brianna!!! I love parties (you can just imagine!!!) and I love to cook. I use to work for a caterer and so party preparation is easy for me. This will be Brianna's graduation present from us. We're expecting 50 people for lunch!!! Tonight promises to be very busy!
I'm really glad that I have something to look forward to. I've been very up and down with my emotions lately and sometimes that scares me. I've struggled with depression throughout my life... I think it's pretty normal for someone to be depressed when they deal, on a daily basis, with chronic illness. I don't like to talk about it too much....but suffice it to say that I am feeling better, mentally, than I ever have and feel like I have a handle on it. But....no matter if you have a history of depression or not.....there isn't any kind of treatment that is going to take all of our sad days away. Swinging emotions are pretty common for women my age....but with me when it happens I always get afraid that my darkness is approaching again. I should feel confident by now about how "in-tune" to my psyche I am and that I am able to recognize the signs of a problem. Also.....I have tons of coping strategies now.....little tricks.....that really help keep things level....the biggest one being my art!!!!!
Well...enough.... I have tons to do!!! I love going to these family functions with Richard's family. Sometimes, I know that I freak them out.....but they're learning to accept and even enjoy, a little bit, the crazy, creative Sherri. I carry my pink purse, wear my glitter make-up, throw confetti all over the buffet table, wear purple crocs and sparkly outfits...and they're learning to just enjoy it. I love that!!! My own family has a difficult time of just letting me be me. They don't get me.....neither does Richard's family....but the difference is that Richard's family enjoys just watching and waiting for what may be coming next. They don't have to figure it out. They even join me every once in a while!!! That is amazing!!! Richard has brought me so many beautiful things!!! I am so blessed to have that man in my life!!!!
Have a wonderful weekend!!!
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Hi! I'm Judy. I don't remember where I saw a reference to your blog recently, but I have enjoyed reading it and seeing your work. I want to thank you for sharing yourself with the rest of the world. Thanks for your honesty! It is inspiring. I too have found that writing and art are a big help and blessing in my life.
And, your art is wonderful! Love it.
Thanks again,
Judy Merrill-Smith
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