So much sadness filled the fifth... Much more happened after Missy's death... Jenn held my hand while I wept shamelessly- hot tears of pain that would not stop for quite some time.

My sweetheart made that moment bearable. Her eyes filled with a comfort I needed so badly- and then she held me. In her arms, everything will be all right- and though there were still more tears- still more pain- it ... was going to be okay.

My birthday was a quiet day filled with love and family. We were all still ... quiet ... after what happened- something I refuse to talk about. I was gifted with things from the heart- soft wishes from those I love.

The gifts my sweetheart gave me actually transcend what I ever could have imagined. She is the most amazing person- and she knows me better than I know myself.

What particularly astonishes me is that her creativity knows absolutely no bounds. She is an artist- in every true sense of the word.

On Thursday- she surprised me. We went to MarineLand~ And there- I saw my first Dolphin.

Yesterday was good. The horror of the start of the week had already begun fading- and it all felt... so much better. I laughed and smiled more than I have in a very long time.

I just wanted to thank those that sent their well wishes and kind thoughts... They brought me the intended warmth and kindness... Thank you so much...