my last appointment with dr. kogel went really well. nothing very serious. just checking me out. took a blood test. reminded me to get a mammogram in june of this year. said she was sad i was leaving to san francisco.
the rest of the time in denver seems like a whirlwind. i spent time with my amazing denver friends - the ones who helped ring in the new me with the hair cutting party. i got to see barb, by far my most favorite neighbor i've had. i got to see susie - who helped me pick out the first wig. i got to spend some precious minutes in big lots, my favorite store in denver. i got to have dinner at my favorite indian restaurant in denver. it was all a really nice way to spend my last few days in colorado.
and this afternoon, after all of the visiting and doctoring was done, i started driving west. and tomorrow and thursday my mom and i will continue to drive west for 1200 miles. my dad, obviously of the weaker sex, is laid up in bed sick as a dog...we figured he wouldn't be able to drive and he wouldn't really be good company. so we're leaving him here. :)
and that's that.
goodbye to colorado rocky mountain high.
kitty doesn't even know her life is about to undergo some radical changes.
This being human is a guest house.
Every morning a new arrival.
A joy, a depression, a meanness,
some momentary awareness comes
As an unexpected visitor.
Welcome and entertain them all!
Even if they're a crowd of sorrows,
who violently sweep your house
empty of its furniture,
still treat each guest honorably.
He may be clearing you out
for some new delight.
The dark thought, the shame, the malice,
meet them at the door laughing,
and invite them in.
Be grateful for whoever comes,
because each has been sent
as a guide from beyond.
-Mewlana Jalaluddin Rumi 1207-1273, written in 1230
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Yikes! Good news about the dr. visit and your sendoff sounds really nice. Gram and I talked to your Dad to check up on your westward progress and it sounded like it went pretty well and that you'd be arriving there within a couple of hours of our call to him. Your Dad sounded better, too..good thing.
Now we're anxious to hear all the rest of news about the new house, the new roommates, and a new job when it comes your way. Big new beginnings. Much love.
Susan
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