Miami, Florida

March 13
My knee surgery is on Monday, March 17, so I have continued with exercises that strenghthen my quads. I am looking forward to seeing my son, David, tonight. He is a loving, caring, handsome, creative, intelligent, hardworking young man. He bought a 3 bedroom condo on Venetian Causeway, with a 400 sq ft deck on each side, with spectacular views of the Bay, Downtown, South Beach, Dodge Island, and the Parrot Jungle. He has great taste and is gutting and redoing it. I am very happy for him.
There are other major family news. My son, Max, who lives in Tel Aviv, got engaged to his Israeli girlfriend, Tamar. My exhusband, Harry, got married last month. Ushi, my step daughter, is pregnant with her first child, and my daughter, Ashley, hopes to transfer to the University of Michigan. I am so blessed to have 3 exceptional, good looking, intelligent, hard working, and thoughtful children. My children are my foundation, and my gift. I am honored to be their mother.
I am struggling with getting accepted for new health insurance, which is ironic since I am so healthy. The Health system is broken.
Contemplating about possible job choices. Sent out emails to friends and family for their feedback. I am so lucky to have them in my life.

March 19
I am going to Physical Therapy today, 2 days after my surgery. They started me with leg stretching and lifting exercises at the hospital as soon as I woke up from surgery. I have no pain and am walking without crutches, and the 3 staples in my knee will be taken out on Friday. Amazing! Next stop is at the dentist office for a teeth cleaning. Tommorow I get a a maincure, eyebrow wax, and physical therapy again.
Basing out of my parents home in Miami has forced me to deal with the issues I had with them growing up, understanding how it has affected me, and choosing to respond differently to them and the world around me. This is part of my journey.

March 21

Exercise, massage, haircut. Coctail party tonight, concert with my parents tomorrow night, and visits with friends and family throughout this weekend.

March 27

My daughter, Ashley, is flying to Miami tonight from a New York trip with her girlfriend, to visit me for the weekend. I have missed her so much. After I pick her up from the airport, we will meet David for a late dinner. He is leaving in the morning to fly to a friends wedding. Over the last 2 years, he has attended at least 6 weddings and batchelor parties.

Many of my friends have not seen Ashley since she was a child, and I hope to show her off to who ever is available.

Sunday March 30

It was so good to spend time with my daughter, but 3 days was too short. When I woke up each morning I would just look at her while she was sleeping. I still see her as my baby girl and can't believe she is 19 years old. I am amazed at her beauty, intelligence, maturity, and independence.

Sat April 5

Exercise, have a big brunch, and prepare lunch for my son David. We look at plumbing fixtures and review kitchen layouts. I attend a small 61st birthday dinner party for one of my best firends who I have known for 30 years. Everyone connected well and it was a lot of fun.

Sat April 12

After exercising, I prepare lunch for my son David and I. We spend the afternoon looking at plumbing fixtures and doors for his condo. Dress up to go out with David dancing on South Beach, but after I arrive at his apt., he says he isn't feeling well due to food poisoning he is still recovering from. I hang out with him and go home early. He is such a special young man and I love to spend time with him. Since the Real Estate market is very depressed in Miami, he and my son Max have suggested it is a good time for me to buy a condo. I may look when I return from China at the end of May. Miami is so green and lush with perfect weather much of the winter.

Sunday, April 13

My step daughter, Ushi, is pregnant and in town for her friends bachlorette party. I have only seen her a few times in the last 4 years and am so excited to see her. My family is having a dinner party for her tonight at my sister, Diana'a house. I am preparing and BBQing all the vegetables. My sister, Linda, will also be there with her adorable 15 month old twin boy and girl. I have enjoyed visiting them at least once a week.

Ushi looked fantastic, and we all enjoyed seeing her. She is very close to each of my 3 children, and is staying with my son David at his apartment for 2 nights.