Everything I Set Out to Do—And More

I accomplished everything I set out to do on this trip—and then some.

Most importantly, I saw, talked to, and connected with my kids. Nothing matters more than that.

I saw friends who quite literally saved my life in May 2023—the people who stepped in when I couldn’t do it alone.

I went back to a recovery meeting I used to attend while living in Las Vegas, and felt the quiet power of showing up where it all once mattered

And yes—I ate some great old comfort food, the kind that doesn’t need an explanation.

There were unexpected bonuses, too.

I saw how much the Las Vegas valley has developed, how time moves forward, whether I’m ready or not.

I met people who weren’t my friends yet—and now are.

And I even earned some hotel points, because life still counts the little wins.

But the gratitude runs deeper.

I’m grateful to be mobile—that I chose to be.

I’m grateful to the friends who chose to save my life when I couldn’t see the way forward.

And I’m especially grateful that those same friends helped me find my way back into my kids’ lives.

That’s not luck.

That’s effort, love, accountability, and choosing life—over and over again.

Mission accomplished.

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