It's not selfish to keep some of that good stuff for yourself, my dear friend. That's self-preservation. You have to give to yourself first before you have anything to give to others.

You are such a gem, an extraordinary woman with a heart of gold. The epitome of kindness. I've seen up close how willing you are to give and help, and I'm deeply grateful for all you've done. I hope to return your many kindnesses - you know where I am if I can ever do anything for you.

Thanks so much for sharing this story. Watching you go through it as it was unfolding, seeing the way you handled yourself and the extra stress with grace - it was truly inspiring. I hope you enjoy this last bit of summer and an opportunity to recharge before life gets busy again! ❤️❤️❤️