It would be impossible to adequately recap everything since April with my limited time. But, I can say that life has never been better. The summer was productive with data collection and analysis. We had a great visit with Madison that kicked off with a trip to Orlando for Andrew's birthday in June and concluded with a trip to St. Louis for my birthday in July. During our anniversary trip to Red River Gorge in Kentucky over Labor Day weekend, Madison decided to move back to Memphis. She is doing great with the transition and with dealing with the fallout from people's hurt feelings as a result of her decision. I am so happy to be in a situation where I can give her lots of time and support and nurturing because, everyone knows, being a teenager isn't easy and learning how to be an adult can have its growing pains.
Today, I received my actual Master's degree. I almost cried when I saw it. I am very proud. This weekend, I set out for EcoSummit 2012 in Columbus, Ohio. This feels like it will be an important event in my life. Serendipity strikes again, and I will be spending the week with Dr. Yamamoto and Fumiko who are also going to the conference, although our tandem attendance was unplanned. While I am gone, Melissa will defend her dissertation, leaving me as the last Pezeshki nestling. I am a year from doing exactly what she is doing. It all feels right. I don't know what's going to happen next, but I know that I am ready and willing to accept the opportunities the universe bestows.
That is all for now, and that is enough.
