Silver Lining

I started today a bit of a gloomy Gus. My feet and ankles are extremely swollen, and I'm finding it difficult to accept that I physically can't do a lot of things I'm used to doing anymore. Working is becoming a bit of a challenge, but I'm counting the days (only 8 more!). Discovering that someone had drunk my Diet Coke was the last straw. Near tears, exhausted, and sore, I received an e-mail to speak to my supervisor regarding 2010 vacation time. When I left her office, I discovered that all my coworkers had gathered around a beautiful cake, flowers, balloons, and a "Baby Shower" banner. Everyone had signed a card, and I received a cuddly stuffed lamb and a $100 gift certificate for Babies R Us. It was quite the surprise and really made me feel better.