Positive Thoughts for Friends on Both Coasts

Yesterday, I learned that an old friend of many years who recently moved to the Atlanta area has been diagnosed with a brain tumor. It explains his headaches and balance issues, but it's really scary news. They're doing more tests, but it may come down to invasive brain surgery. He's heading up here to Mayo for an emergency consultation and possible immediate surgery, so if you could keep him in your thoughts, I'm sure it would help. Scary times for Brian, Dave and their lovely dog, Kirby. 

I know that Brian is very frightened about this diagnosis 
and how his body has suddenly turned against him. He's 
had balance issues and headaches and his local neurologist 
has diagnosed a brain tumor. Brian is determined to get a 
second opinion at Mayo before any surgery, so he's heading 
back here to Minnesota.

Yesterday was non-stop. It wasn't overwhelming, but it was constant enough that just getting the computer work I needed to get done was a push. I started working on stock and inventory at 9:00 am, after I had finished my beading panel for the day, and except for bathroom breaks, I was on the sales floor helping customers until I locked the door. That was great, and I did squeeze in some work between people, but I didn't get as much accomplished as I had wanted. 

Of course, days are how we create and perceive 
them - in many ways. However, outside influences - 
interactions with other people and things - can also 
affect the day. I want a steady, happy and creative day 
today. We'll see if that happens. 

Today might be different. At least Chickie will be back on the sales floor with me, so customers won't be entirely my responsibility. That gives me a little breathing space. I did have DH pull some product for me with the final customer of the day, because they wanted a lot of stuff that I find time consuming to locate and gather. Better to have him do ti while I'm gathering their other things. At the end of the day, I was pleased with my sales numbers and the fact that despite being busy (too busy to even drink my Ogre Juice), I still accomplished some of the things I had on my personal "to do" list. 

We all need some breathing space in our lives. Today
I'll get some of that while I'm swimming this morning, 
and hopefully while I do another beadwork panel 
in the early hours. It's all coming together for those, 
at least. The rest of my life might be a mess, but 
my projects continue. 

Today, hopefully, will be just as busy, but with Chickie helping, it won't feel quite as hectic. Maybe. LOL At any rate, I'm starting the day out in the pool, so that's one super positive thing to the day. I hope all of you have a super tremendous day filled with joy and sunshine, and maybe a bit of love. Aearwen is down to her last few days of moving stuff from the old house to the new. She closes at the end of the week and turns over the keys, then starting the next phase of her life. Exciting! Positive thoughts going out to her during this hectic week. 

I'm sending lots of positive thoughts out to Aearwen as she 
enters the final few days of moving her things from the old 
house to her new double-wide trailer. I'm hoping it's going 
to be one of the best ideas she's ever had. At least her 
maintenance will be less, and that's always a plus. 

So that's it. I'm off to the pool and then to the shop. Have an excellent Tuesday and I'll be back for my "day off" tomorrow. I need to make some "grab and re-heat" meals tomorrow. Time to check the freezer - maybe I can do this easily without a lot of fuss. Slava Ukraini.