Today is my last day of leave. I feel tired and allergic. The weather is dreary.

I am feeling 100% better than I was a month ago. I needed this time to recuperate and regenerate.

I know myself better–physically, emotionally, and spiritually.

The hardest part was not the physical pain but others understanding that it was the pain was part of the healing process.

Now the big challenge will be to make the time for my continual physical, spiritual,and creative growth.