June 22, 1010-  Big day for me. I am cutting back on therapy, with an eye towards stopping soon. Therapy has been an invaluable source of support and clarity for me, it saved my life, I think, and led to my opening up, finding love, managing my life, moving beyond fear and confusion. I am so glad I was strong enough to get help, and so lucky to have found a therapist to help me. I am grateful and blessed. A significant day. I get up every morning and give thanks for it.

Each morning Maria and I do the “rounds.” We visit all of the pastures and check on the water, the sheep and fences. During this time, the donkeys come rushing down to greet us, to be brushed, hugged, given corn, talked to. It is affecting to see the way in which Maria has connected with them, a relationship that grows and deepens. Me too. Maria is showing me how to love, and what it means. A valuable lesson.