We made it to Mt. LeConte. It was a challenging hike but we made it. There is no electricity here but we have a small cabin with kerosene lamps, propane heat and a sponge and bucket to wash up in. The view from the rocking chairs on the front porch is spectacular and stunning. Sunrise this morning will be incredible. We’ll leave when it warms up a bit for the tough trek back down the mountain.

I think through the weekend, we’re going to hang around the cabin enjoying the cabin, the peace and quiet and each other’s company. I, in particular, have been very active and want to relax in the hot tub and in front of the fireplace and enjoy the falling leaves. He will help me improve my poker and foos ball games. I, in turn, his pool and rummy games. Fun.

We’re leaving Monday morning. I won’t be leaving for up north until Friday. I remembered our date night at the symphony. I also remembered my grief class, my book club, my drum circle, my bible study and my ladies luncheon. I need to stop the mail and board the dog, etc. Yes, S would gladly do it - but he’s done enough. He’ll go back to his house while we’re gone but keep an eye on things.

Even in this most peaceful place of total serenity with my favorite person in the world…depression found me. I needed to text a crisis line and contact my therapist yesterday. She validated that I had enough stuff going on for 3 people and she normalized what I was feeling. As I type by the lamp, I feel better this morning. Hopeful and back to normal. I’m so tired of this. No rhyme or reason. Year after year.

I hope everybody has a peaceful Friday and a peaceful weekend. Much love.