Dear

Everyone

~
Thank you!!!
And Jonnie, I arrived at just the right moment to wish
you a Happy Birthday back

! Haven't you always just loved our date? So, nice and even and round. The numbers just go together so well.
I thank you from so deep in my heart for all of your wishes. Byron ~ what a novel way to make such a pronouncement

. You are all truly part of my healing process. It may not seem like it ought to be, and I refuse to see myself as weak; however, these past two months have been very difficult for me. Anything that would keep me from coming here is major. I have a lot of catching up to do, but have been doing it in snippets only. Being immersed in touch, feel, see, hear, smell, and know
life has been essential for me. I have followed my instincts in this, and I know it has been the right thing for me to do. I'm writing a public thank you for elsewhere, relating to the celebration of my birthday. I'll bring it here when I've finished.
Thank you for noticing and thank you for publicly wishing me well. It means more to me than you can imagine. I read your messages with joy in my heart and tears in my eyes. Thank you.
Love,
Elizabeth