Dear Dad

Dear Dad,
I actually had a really nice night tonight. I went to a friend's house for dinner to celebrate a birthday, even though prior to leaving I would have rather just stayed at home. And there was a moment that I was completely aware and honestly living in the moment. I was so very grateful and thankful to be living in that moment and hanging out with friends. It wasn't just a moment that I thought of "after" the fact or as I was telling a funny story about 'that one time'. I was able to take a full breath into my lungs and it felt good. I haven't been able to do that in a while; my chest is always so tight. And Eric's been really great. He spent the evening painting Lexi's room...well your room. I hope you like what we did and are okay with everything. I'm hoping to give Lexi some space in her own room and start getting settled in. I'm not going to lie though...I already miss being downtown. I feel different, though I don't know if it's really just not living downtown or everything that's going on. But I'm going to miss my house. Though I'm gaining some other really great things that in the long-run are far more important. Eric and James are hanging out a lot. I think it's a good thing for both of them -specifically Eric. Things are all coming together and will all work out well I'm sure.

-Tiff