My daughter is not going to be able to go to Florida with us this year. I’ve been taking her there since she was one. It’s a family tradition. I’m having trouble with this life transition for both of us. I’ll eventually adjust but I’m bitterly disappointed right now and angry that life is changing. I’ll work on remaining grateful for the good memories and learning to embrace change. It’s not easy.

Next week is graduation. Mom and I will travel up there Thursday to spend her birthday with her and then graduation is Friday. It’s forecast to rain all day but you never can tell. It makes no difference to me except for the dozen roses I’m going to get for her. My birthday is the following Monday and this will be the first birthday since she’s been born that I won’t get to spend time with her. Again...change. I’ve planned a special birthday to make up for it (except for that lovely PT).

Several of my social groups are starting to meet in person in May but I’m not comfortable with that at this time. They won’t be on Zoom anymore so I’ll miss out unless and until I get comfortable being there in person. I just don’t know.

Hugs to all!