I am grateful today. Sometimes God (by whatever name you chose to call) lines things up in such a way to set your heart at peace for a bit, and today is one of those days.

I found out that I'll be able to work from home for a few days a week until we reach the end of the year. I can't even begin to explain what weight this takes off my heart.

After the nerve-racking week immediately following her birth, I've been anxious about being away from her for too long. I have the best help a woman could ask for (Thanks again Jess, you are such a beautiful spirit) on the days that I can't be here, too.

Thank you to all of you for your concern and support, for your comments and phone calls. Thank you to my husband who has such incredible strength and has allowed me to be vulnerable (and who has helped prevent me from being overwhelmed by irrational fears) and to cry when I need to.

Thank you to those who have allowed me to empty my heart to you, and who have never passed judgement on the feelings or doubts that I have- those who have offered advice when requested, and who have offered a listening ear when that is most needed.

Someone recently pointed out to me that in many ways I've got the things I've always wanted: A husband with whom I am more and more in love each day, a breathtakingly amazing daughter, a career, accomplishments of which I can be proud. And it dawned on me- I have made more progress than I allowed credit for. I am a very fortunate woman. I do not chalk the wonderous happenings in my life up to chance, nor do I take credit for them. I thank the spirit that is so much greater than me for giving me strength to walk the path that I have, and when I've been unable to walk that path, for carrying me.