Every single year… it never fails: major migraine for Independence Day. I don’t know if it’s the heat or allergies, or whatever… a massive migraine for the holiday.

I usually push through until I can’t anymore. For instance, I’ll make it to the family party, but stay home while the rest of the family joins in neighborhood fireworks.

It works. It’s disappointing, but it works. Because my family has a good time while I work with my dumb head.

So it was a great surprise that this Fourth, I woke without horrendous head pain!

Marc and I leisurely got ready to attend a neighborhood celebration. We were so looking forward to seeing and celebrating with dear friends.

As the hours passed, I continued to marvel at the state of my low/no migraine. Where was she hiding?

We arrived at the celebration at about 4. And still was nearly migraine-free. We so enjoyed the party; I only had 2 glasses of wine – because I wanted to play it safe! And I had so much fun connecting with and enjoying sharing with friends!

We stayed a few hours and got home in time to enjoy the neighborhood fireworks from our back porch.

And there is was! A true WIN! And we went to sleep after a very, very nice holiday! #winning and #grateful!