word.

may the sun bring you energy by day,
may the moon softly restore you by night,
may the rain wash away your worries,
may the breeze blow new strength into your being,
may you walk gently through the world and
know its beauty and harmony all the
days of your life. - apache blessing


i really don't remember when we last checked our mail.
apparently, it had been a while
due to the explosion of paper
when i opened the small door.

i made two piles.
cards in one;
bills, surgery procedure packets, and magazines
in the other.

i can pay bills and be serious about
medicine and stuff
tomorrow.

for now? i am wading in a
paper love-fest.
i can feel your strength
and your arms around me.
i can hear each of you saying the words you wrote,
on paper and in your emails.
and i know you love me.
this is what gets me through.

nothing is more important than friends and family.
i am so blessed.
and so aware.