Keto Chocolate Chunk Cookies - made by Lauren Mitchell
This day was a full one, worth capturing. First, that one sleep I get each 4-6 weeks that's intensely gratifying? Yeah, that was last night. Felt so rested. Made a point of focused connection with Tommy throughout the day. It's a struggle for me at times, as 'quips' are triggers, but I rolled well with it. Approached things with a far more conscious perspective on how he might be struggling with so much. Work issues arose with a dramatic spike in email bounces that needed attain all while I had already committed to helping Linda. She saw Funada and the exchange between them was heartbreaking as I could tell he was aware of the severity of her diagnosis. I think she is becoming more aware too. She's reaching out more and making more comments that feel like observations on life. Worked today too on being less rigid on the car w/Tommy so he has some flexibility in his day. Also trying to foster some trust. Picked up Lauren after her work ended, we took ice cream to Linda. She wolfed down the Haggan Das. I watched knowing sugar is bad but at this point let her have what gives her some pleasure. We talked tensely about her recovery goals and targets and we talked genuinely about gratitude. She asked what I wanted for my birthday and I said your recognition of it is enough. There's closure happening and I feel more and more like the next stage of progression will be grueling. I tried to encourage Lauren to talk about her feelings but she brushed it away, with a slight admission of awareness. I'll just be there, when neceaery, for both of them. I came home and talk this all over w/Jen who's being incredibly supportive and understanding of my core nature of empathy. Watched John Oliver about 'Prision Heat" and admire his passion and envy his platform.