Stepping back from the edge?

So thanks to all of you who thought I was on suicide watch... I'm feeling better now.

Our house is coming together a bit at a time. We've not been able to unpack much since the shipment that arrived was void of furniture. It was all boxes. Boxes of Stuff, but no shelves, tables, or furniture on which to set the Stuff.

The furniture comes Thursday, so that should help.

Things are going better. I'm not feeling so overwhelmed. Work is a bit hectic, as I'm putting in 48 hours a week. My muscles ache, but that's why we got the soaker tub, so who can really complain?

It's coming on fall here. My dog and I go for a short walk each morning at 6:30 so she can get the system out of her, as Jordan used to say. The leaves are beginning to fall, and some mornings are foggy and wonderfully cool. It's the perfect way to start the morning, trotting my chihuahua down the gravel road with a hot cup of Starbuck's Italian Roast in hand.

Then it's off to the world of meat. I believe I've been shown just about everything that concerns meat at least once. Repetition is now in order, and all these bits of knowledge will begin to come together as puzzle pieces in my repertoire of of talents. It's actually a pretty fun job. It's a bit like Michelangelo looking at a chunk of marble and seeing the Pieta somewhere just waiting to be defined... I can look at a chunk of meat and see many cuts just waiting to be created. And have I mentioned my muscles? Hoo Boy.

I work with really nice guys who are all patient and willing to give an apprentice a break. They readily admit to having made the same mistakes I make, which makes it easier to accept that perfection is elusive in this job. I get to spend a little time with customers, but not so much that they drive me crazy. I've been at it almost three months now, and I'm starting to feel more confident.

My darling Grandbaby is coming very soon... s/he's expected on the 5th of September, but hopefully-- for Mommy's sake-- will come sooner. Maybe Labor Day! How cute would that be?

Emily is back in Bombay this week for a conference. Then off to South Africa! I get to talk to her every few weeks, and she sounds great! Thanks for your prayers and support. Every bit of it is needed and appreciated. Check out her photos via the Chowder link at right, then her My Pictures link,

So, there you have it. I'm not going to jump off a bridge.

But thanks for caring!