In the last 6 weeks we've had three surgeries and 2 funerals.  Understandably, we're exhausted.  Of course, life moves on and we have plenty we have to do.  Someone has to clean the house, shop for groceries, and of course go to work.  This kind of upheaval tends to make one stop and think about what's important, access what really needs to be done, and also take time to figure out how to make it through!

We all need to rejuvenate ourselves.  This can be simple, like taking a few minutes to read, watch a TV show, or enjoy a nice slow meal with a friend.  Get a massage, exercise, pamper yourself with a spa afternoon, go shopping!  And… There have been evenings when just sitting with Gus for a few minutes would do more good for my soul than anything else.

Here's hoping the challenges of 2013 slow down and we can get back to normal.  Until then, I'll be conscious of taking time to take care, including plenty of Gus time!