Friday night:  Today wasn't too bad at work.  It was a bit tense with the other para when I went in, but I broke the ice and asked how his evening was and how he was today.  He seemed to be ok after that.  I was sort of crabby today, for no particular reason, so it was a big leap for me to be the one to step-up.  But, I work with the guy every day and don't have the energy for any B.S.  The kids were really easy today, so that was nice.  I am so glad it is the weekend!  A few ladies from Compassionate Friends, and myself, are going out to dinner and to see my son, Chris, do his D.J. thing, Sat. night.  The ladies suggested it and I was like....Okaaaay.  They seem in awe of it, or something.  I am always proud to show my son off.  He is very, very, good.  But on the other hand, I have been listening to him practice since he was 14.  He is 28 now.  And, I had to deal with his used-to-be band, practicing in my garage, for many months. (I rarely heard a complete song.  They would just start over, & over, & over...)  I just see (& hear) it differently.  But, it does make me proud to see others so interested.  And, it is a stretch for us to go out.  One of the ladies lost her 8 yr. old son 3 yrs. ago when he accidentally hung himself.  Another lost her son in a car accident.  And, yet another, who we are trying to talk into going, lost her son just 3 mos. before Scott to an accidental overdose, by methadone, just like Scott.  I am not sure who else is coming.  Chris' girlfriend works at the restaurant/sports bar and is going to reserve a table for us so we can be right up front.  No other big plans for the weekend.  Just some housework & laundry.  I did get invited for a night of pampering by another friend but since I already had plans I had to decline.  It was for a fund-raiser....haircuts, foot massages, manicures, etc.  I hardly do anything and then everything comes at once.  Why is that?!?!?  Once again I am counting my blessings to have people around me that want to be around me.  Sometimes, (often) I don't even want to be around myself.  I am going to bed in just moments.  It is not even 11 p.m.  That is HUGE for me.  I surely hope sleep comes!  Peace to all who are reading this.  You are all in my thoughts, and wishes, for healing.