Susan insisted on going to the local Rescue Mission this morning to donate the last remaining bags of 'his' clothing, including some heavy coats. It is nice not encountering those little reminders anymore, and getting back some closet space.
The day started off with a few flurries, then the sun came out. Soon the wind picked up, the clouds rolled in, and we had a rain/snow mix for about 30 minutes. Behind that, blue skies and sun. I love the weather in Colorado, we get all four seasons, sometimes in the same day!
Most days now feel normal, like nothing special has happened. Then I think about where I was two years ago and I realize the incredible changes that have taken place in my life, and I know there are more changes yet to come. One day the excitement and newness will fade, but what remains will be the most incredible gift of all, one that will be with me the rest of my life -- I will be the person that I was meant to be. No hiding. No acting. For the rest of my life I get to be myself. I am Jessica Rose.