Today's tender mercies:  

• I received some very great and wise advice from a really great and wise friend at work.  More people are beginning to find out about my new life. At first I was very nervous, but I am so grateful for the support and love that I have been shown. Any outpouring of support and love. I am simply blessed with great people in my life. If you are reading this.... you are one of them. You never realize what other people's Gethsemane's are or what types of crosses they are baring or carrying until you hear their stories. I can't believe what other people have gone through.  It makes it a little easier knowing other people have walked in similar steps.  I am grateful for the Pioneers. If they can do what they did. I can do what I need to do.  As hard as it is.  I can do hard things, but I don't have to do it alone.  Thank goodness for that one. 
• Thanks for the hug of love and support from someone who has experienced what I am going through. Thanks, Carolyn. 
• I get to have a sleep over with my niece and nephew this weekend.  I am excited for their company and the happiness they bring.  
• It's a 3 day weekend!

Some of my positive thoughts for today are the following.