Day 147: A Day In Bed

I spent most of the day in bed today. After coming home last night to find out that my aunt probably won't live through the end of the year, I collapsed into my bed, wiping away the manic tears and trying to focus on anything but reality.

I woke up today after a restless night of sleep and had no urge to get out of bed. So I didn't. Until 2:30pm. And even then, I got up for only about a half an hour before returning to bed until about 4:45pm. I only got up because the neighbors invited us over for dinner and a movie.

I didn't want to go, but I'm glad that I did. Charlotte made a comforting dinner of homemade soup, sandwiches and salad and bought Julie & Julia because it looked good to her and because she thought I would like it (and I did). It took my mind off of my aunt for just a little bit and gave me what I needed today, a little bit of TLC.

So, today, I am grateful for:

• Curtis and Charlotte, who have become sort of like adoptive grandparents to me here.
• Charlotte's cooking. Seriously, I die.
• my bed. It's been my haven.
• everyone who has been so great about me not being great about returning texts in the past 24 hours.
• Julie & Julia. A cinematic gem it is not, but it's a feel good movie, and I really enjoyed it tonight.