Lemons

I got some not so great news today. Anytime you get bad news, what is the appropriate way to react? Shock? Yeah, had that. Depression? I've been fighting off various strengths of depression since the accident, so, it's not new. Crying doesn't solve anything. Throwing things? No use in that. Eat? I've been eating... I just had a small wonderful truffle from Finland.

What does one do with lemons? Depends on who has the lemons as to the outcome of the lemons.

Paula Deen's Lemon Blossoms
Ina Garten's Lemon Mousse
Alton Brown's Lemon Meringue Pie

After a few phone calls to friends and family, which helped my peace of mind...
I think I'll just paint mine.

Lunch! (finally meeting people that have helped me out greatly)

Let me introduce John:

You Look Great!

I just had lunch with John and his son Chris. I am happy I finally got to meet them. As someone just learning how to deal with tbi, John's videos were a spectacular find. I think they are helpful for both survivors and their families.

We had a fantastic lunch at a little Mexican place. We chattered back and forth, and I learned things from both of their experiences. John's son is very inquisitive and sympathetic and intelligent. John and I both share the same language of the injury, his vocabulary being much more eloquent than mine. I feel like I am still in the basic syllables stage, where John has been able to write a thesis.

It was wonderful. I am definitely looking forward to seeing them again!