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Aug 21, 2022, 09:24 PM
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Member Since: Jul 2019
Location: Downtown Vibes, California
Posts: 15,701
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Noah and Kim took David and I to lunch and it was perfect. They are both such delightful, lovely people, truly a joy to spend time with. Noah has always been tall and thin, but for the first time today I see he has filled out and looks like a mature man instead of a young man (he'll be 34 in early October). He looks very handsome and Kim is so pretty. She's petite, but has a solid inner strength about her.
I held Noah's hand across the table for a while; it's amazing to me how he was this little person in my arms, and here he is, a man much taller than I am with big, long hands. My eyes (much to my annoyance) teared up, and when the tears began to fall I dabbed at my eyes with my napkin and said "Oh, I'm so allergic to this eye liner." I hate for them to think I start bawling every time I see them.
Anyway, they make such a good couple. We had wonderful conversation, talked about all sorts of things. And they always bring us thoughtful gifts from the various places they travel to. In a few weeks they're headed to Georgia (the country, not the state). David cautioned them about being careful not to set foot in Russia and they assured us that they'll be cautious.
So it was a beautiful afternoon and the only hard part is afterwards, knowing we won't see each other for at least some months. That part is hard for both David and I.
The kids must have brought a bit of weather from the coast! Today was the first day in weeks that was below 100 degrees and here it is, 7 p.m. and only 80 degrees! In fact, there is a coastal breeze and tonight should drop down to 60. I have the windows wide open and feel I've been let out of a box.
I am exhausted and will soon be lying down to read. I have accepted that I need to come off the Gabapentin. It's been so helpful for reducing anxiety, but I am constantly nauseated. I'm quite sure the nausea is from the Gabapentin. I don't know what I'll do if that severe anxiety returns, but feeling sick all the time is no longer bearable.
 
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