I am working hard these days to remain reasonably optimistic while acknowledging that life is not perfect. So along with cautious optimism, I do daily exercises in gratitude and contemplation. Some days this works well, other days I just muddle through.
We just had a week in limbo, awaiting some test results and clearance to travel. Instead of living in frustration, we started 3 small projects to occupy our minds and time.
Today permission came, so now we are finishing up the projects and packing to go to our southern tiny house until spring.

I am feeling optimistic that we have a handle on the health issue, grateful that we are able to travel and ready to see my friends and walk among the birds and butterflies that winter near me.