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 Last week was horrible, anxiety-wise.  I'm starting to learn how to weather panic attacks better though, which is good.  They still happen, but maybe that will go away in time.  I've been doing a bit better the last couple of days though so hopefully that trend will continue.  My grandfather's wake was last Tuesday and the funeral on Wednesday.  I'll miss him.

In good news, my sister Alicia came up to visit.  She's thinking about getting a grad degree from a nearby college (she'll probably do the distance learning thing).  It was really nice to see her, especially away from my dad and her mom.  They're both obnoxious conservatives and she and I aren't.  So we were able to express our actual thoughts on things without getting harassed.  My kids were really happy to see her too.  Amelia talked Alicia's ear off and gave her a tour of the house & yard (which included a hole she dug and her cups).  

My husband and I went to a concert on Saturday after she left which was also a great deal of fun.  Hopefully we'll get to go out again soon.