Today has been a fun day!  I don't feel sick so mom and I went to visit Aunt Bonnie.  I think we talked for five hours.  It was a long time and every bit of it was fun.  We laughed so much it was like medicine for my soul. :)  I'm so proud to share her name and I hope I can be just like her someday.  She's an amazing grandmother!!!  Her house is filled with fun nooks and play spaces for her grandchildren.  There are places for crafts, a cool house with windows under the stairs for play, reading nooks where you can snuggle and read, and everything fun!!!  She's been facing her own cancer and is busy with her own life, but still takes the time to serve me.  She's a fine example to me of serving others.  So sweet!  Anyways, it was a fun day visiting with her and Leann, my cousin.  Leeann and I are going to go on a cruise when I get better.  She says it'll be something fun for us to look forward to, especially on the days when the chemo is hard.  I'm so grateful for family!  I feel that really good feeling inside where you feel so loved and cared for that you feel blessed to be alive.  It's been a great day! 

In addition to our visit with Aunt Bonnie, I also had some paperwork to do for some medical things.  I wouldn't even know about all the services that were out there for cancer patients if it weren't for the nurses and receptionist who seek them out for me.  I can't believe how amazing they are!   I think the nurses and receptionists at my oncologists office are the most lovely people on earth.  They've helped me to make appointments, find a surgeon, and have gone the extra mile for me on everything I've ever needed.  I hope there are special blessings for all the wonderful doctors, nurses, and other medical personnel out there.  They make a big difference in the lives they serve!!!  It makes me want to be just as awesome at my own job.  SO many wonderful people!  My cup overfloweth with gratitude.

Mom and I spent a lot of time in the car today talking about serious stuff.  What is it about cars that makes them such a great place to visit?  My mom is so wonderful and so loving.  How did I luck out to get her?  I don't think I could handle all of this without her.  She's my mother, confidant, and friend.  She helps me make decisions and listens to me when I'm trying to make hard choices.  I'm so grateful for her.  I love her so much!!! 

Well, that's enough mush!  I'm having a good day and I thought I'd pass on the love. And as a side note I can now say that my co-workers and facebook friends know about my cancer now.  So, the community will start to hear about it very soon.  I hope it won't be too depressing for everyone.  I don't feel sad.  I feel really happy and lucky to have so many wonderful people around me.