the alchymista 5/24/13 the alchymista 5/24/13

> > sick <

both of my kids have been sick this week. when my son gets sick, he comes up with wild symptoms and holds onto them for a while. it's sad to see him this way. honestly, though, i've had to remind myself several times this week that i am supposed to be sympathizing with my ailing kids instead of feeling sorry for my husband and me. there were a number of times this week that i wanted to fling my sick children as far away from my body as possible and run away fast - run until my lungs or my legs gave out. so far i am still here. and so are they.

today i am grateful for the health that is with us most of our days.

the alchymista 5/21/13 the alchymista 5/21/13

> > ladies weekend 2013 <

This weekend, a big group of my ladies got the hell outta town to float on the river and drink some beer, to play games, to laugh with each other and cry for each other, to share our time and ourselves. We’ve been doing this annually for the last few years and the group fluctuates – each woman makes it when her life allows it. The weekend together always teaches me new things, reminds me of others, and more deeply ingrains in me the value of friendship. I grew up with many of these ladies. I hope I get to grow old with all of them.