Our deck is finished, other than eventual staining that must wait a couple of months! It's a relief. The guys did a really good job! After it's stained, we'll need to buy all new deck furniture. Our old stuff literally went up in flames because of the fire.

The second psychologist I called earlier this week finally called back. So now I have appointments with two prospective psychologists. I met the other one this past Tuesday and will see her again next Tuesday. I'll meet the second psychologist next Thursday. "Two-timing" therapists is not ideal, I know, but it's nice to have a choice. I'm lucky that my insurance allows this. Of course, I will be paying copays to each in the meantime. Intakes with new mental health providers are always a bit stressful, but I'm OK. It will also be tough choosing between the two, which is something I will have to do eventually. If they are equally good, it'll be sad sort of burning a bridge with the one I quit. I once "two-timed" prospective therapists in the past. I think it went on too long with both, though I really wasn't certain about either. In the end, neither of those were good choices. Gee whiz! I have such trouble finding good therapists for myself. When I finally do, they eventually move or retire. There aren't many additional choices left, within 30 mins, for therapists that take my insurance.

Both psychologists I mention above are about the same distance from my house, but in slightly different directions. The one that called me today is actually only about 10 minutes from where my husband works (about 25 mins from my home). If I choose her in the end, I may be able to meet my hubby for lunches on therapy days. That would be sweet! He likes that idea, too.