"today is the first day...

of the rest of your life."

this is what a man i struck up a conversation with during my ordeal this morning said to me as we parted ways. a significant chapter in my life ended today.

sometimes, strangers have a way of bringing comfort in trying times. thanks to my brother, sis and friends who checked on me today. thanks to meredith, who didn't judge my method of coping and among lots of other things, would have held my hair back if i had had one more. and lastly, thanks to kai. who immediately felt my vibe & hasn't left my side since i walked through the door.