Hi Monica, I get tired of saying sorry I haven’t been around but will still say it as it’s true. I’m not gambling. Don’t have the time or the physical stamina right now. Busy busy or laid out flat. Doesn’t seem to be much in between.
I have been traveling a little as well so that takes a toll. Sorry to hear about your trip to the DR. Yes Canadians go to the DR because for us it is cheap and convenient. Sometimes an all inclusive for less than 4 or 5 hundred pounds. I’ve never been, but that is from listening to friends who travel there. But now you know you don’t want to retire there! Scratch that off the bucket list. You don’t have to think about that greener pasture anymore lol
It’s hard to watch our children get themselves into tight places. If there is any consolation it is that they are going through these experiences early and they have you setting the example of how you get out of them. With honesty, therapy and hard work. You are breaking the cycle and showing them how to do the same. You are teaching them to think outside the routine and the habits of life that we often get ourselves into. You are teaching them that you can be the navigator of your own life circumstance.
I am also thrilled to hear of all the other ways you are doing things for yourself. Now making your place a comfortable oasis seems to be as much if not more for you son and his girlfriend than yourself in the beginning but I think you are seeing now that you deserve a comfortable oasis for yourself away from the stressful demands of this world. You always do so much for others it’s good to see you doing things JUST for you. Like an eyelash extension or being pampered with makeup or a pedicure. Keep it up. You are so worth it Monica.
Enjoy the rest of your Sunday xo Laura
P.S. I hope they get to the bottom of your GI issues. Keep doing what works.