I just have to say: WOW! I have so much stuff to sell for my garage sale. And it keeps coming! I just can't believe all the people that have donated their belongings to help support me. I just want to comments on the Christian spirit these people have. Out of their own hearts, with no thoughts of recognition or reward, they have donated their time (to find things to donate, to bring it to my house) and their possessions to assist me. I know people are not looking for a thank you....but I freely give it. It is very humbling for me to see how many people are supporting me. Thank you!
The plan is to still have the garage sale on Saturday, even though the forecast is rain. We're not sure if we can fit everything in the garage and house, but we'll do the best we can. We'll probably look into having a big sale at our church where things can be set out a little better and more open. Plus, we might be able to pick a day with better weather and better timing.
I have to give a HUGE shout-out to my sister: Linda Mireya. She has done the majority of the work for this garage sale: we're using her house, so she barely has room to walk there is so much stuff! She's cleaned out her garage, cleaned the garage, organized the donations and clothes, priced the donations, arranged the donations in the garage. Basically: she's done it all. And she's done this while taking care of her newborn and ME!!! She ROCKS!!! She isn't a honey badger, but she definitely is in a class all her own. I love you, soul sister!
This makes me think about accepting help. People have been telling me that it's good for me to accept help, and that I never did before. I don't think I can agree with that. I think I've been helped tremendously for the last 10 years! I have had my mother-in-law living with me and helping me since my oldest was born. I've had help with raising my kids. She helps with cooking, cleaning, washing clothes (her favorite thing). Anytime I need to leave by myself or with David, she is there to take care of the girls. In fact, she has spent more time with me in the last 10 years than with her own children. How can I say that I am independent and don't accept help, when in fact, I have never really been alone? I have always had family around (including my sister, husband, and brother-in-law)? This is where I just shake my head in wonder and amazement at what the Lord has provided for me. I just can't comprehend why these wonderful things happen to me, but I will happily (albeit, baffled) accept it. And yes, you read it right: these wonderful things that have happened to me. I don't look at myself with woe and remorse - "why me, why cancer?" I look at this as such a positive and wonderful thing that has happened. It really is. I have seen and met so many wonderful people. I have opportunities I didn't think I had before this. I am really so lucky to be right here, today and I just want to grab the day and live it large and positively.
It's been a good week this week. I'm 14 days cancer-free today. Now the goal is to multiply that by 750!! (That makes 30 years according to Google).
I have a busy day tomorrow: I get my sutures removed from my head. It's weird because I can't see them, so they are really "out of sight - out of mind" for me. I don't even notice them. I also have my Herceptin treatment tomorrow. This will be treatment #7 of infinity. I got a letter saying that I've been approved for Tykerb, so I just need to find time to get to that clinic to pick up the prescription. It looks like right now it won't be too expensive to fill. I guess we'll have to see come the following year and the insurance changes. Of course, the best part of tomorrow is my PT appointment for lymphadema. I always feel better after those! My arm is swollen because I don't have any lymph nodes on that side. Of course, they started that d**m arterial line, so I still have some swelling.
After that, I do get some fun: I'll be heading to Baylor Grapevine to say hi to all my peeps and then get to taste some awesome cookies at Whitney Johnson's NEW house. exciting!
Another long day, but I like those. It seems that even when I'm not working - I'm still super busy! How does that happen? It makes me realize how much I was letting slide in the name of being a "professional" I'm so thankful that I have this opportunity to improve myself as a mother and person.
Another great thing that happened today: David got a pretty interesting job opportunity. I think it sounds pretty good on paper, but we need more information. I'm excited for the possibilities, but then again - I always am! :)
Okay, so I'm on my own getting the girls ready for school tomorrow, so I'm going head to bed. I'm actually sleeping like 5 hours now that I've decreased the steroids! Can't wait for the next halving of the dosage (Saturday)!!
Good night lovelies!
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