True Blessing

What a TRUE blessing it is to be part of this family. We have such a wonderful and supportive family, there aren't words to describe how lucky I feel to be part of it all. Being at Uncle Wally's funeral was overwhelming with love and support and tears and laughter - it was a true testimony to who he was and how much he was loved. It was a celebration of his life and the memories will be forever in our hearts.

It was good to see everyone and some people that haven't been around in a while. Truthfully, I was humbled about the blog and how everyone is enjoying it. Honestly, I kept telling people it isn't a big deal, if you want to read my ramblings, more power to you - I know some days they don't make sense and they are way out there, but as I told a few people yesterday it is just me speaking from the heart and it has been therapeutic for me.

I know dad said he had a good day as far as his pain was concerned, he felt really good. He was even able to have four beers and he ate some chicken wings and cake and other not so good stuff for you, BUT of course he paid for it this morning. When I picked him up he said he felt like sh** and he was miserable. All of that stuff from yesterday was coming back to haunt him. He did have a blood transfusion today but they only had to give him a pint because his blood count did come up a little bit. So we were home by 11:30 which is a record for us!

He did decide that he does not want to take chemo anymore. He doesn't want to feel that pain and be all sick for days afterwards. He doesn't want to live that way. Dr. Draper is on vacation for the next two weeks so we are going to wait until he comes back to talk to him about it and to see what our options are and what exactly will happen if he does stop taking chemo.

So we have to wait and see..... It seems we are doing that alot!

Just wanted to say what a beautiful mass it was yesterday, even though we couldn't see or understand the priest very well, God bless him for trying and for allowing us to have a few laughts. Much love to Aunt Bernie and her whole entire clan - you are truly blessed!

P.S. On a side note, the Relay for Life walk is about a month away, there is still time to join the team or to make a contribution. If you want to write a check, make it out to American Cancer society and just mail it to me and I will make sure they get it. In joining the team, there is no schedule of when everyone is walking, I know Jeremy and I plan on being there the whole night (at least that is what he said) but I know I'll be there, and you can walk anywhere between Midnight-6am - so feel free to come anytime or better yet, have a peaceful sleep for me!

Much love to all,