dDay 8

So yesterday was really all about other people doing things for me.  First my job made me an offer to stand by me, support me and help me in anyway they can. Second, someone allowed me to pray for his wife with him....he had never prayed out loud before! I told that's how we do it in the south! And then last night, while packing for my trip today...we discovered that the tapes we bought for the camcorder had caused it to malfuntion.  Well...I'm suppose to be documenting this trip and the people I meet for Jordan's documentary on "the faces of breast cancer".... that was going to be hard to do with no camcorder! Jason went to target and after explaining the situation, Cassandra, a manager there GAVE him a brand new Sony camcorder for free! Jason almost cried right there in the store and I did cry when he came home and told me. How amazing!!!!!

So I'm sitting at the airport (sick as a dog) waiting on my flight. I've been up since 1:40 with a fever and bodyaches but I am not going to miss this trip for the world! Tomorrow morning I'll be at the starting line with my mom and her incredible team and on Sunday, I will be right there at the finish line waiting for her!!!! I have a feeling this is going to be a very emotional trip. Look out San Diego....the Boot Scootin Boobies are takin over!

Day 7

Is it possible that my blossoming blogging career is already one week old??? My how time flies when you're having fun. So I've been trying to decide what to do about work. I only work part-time but the income is definitely needed in a family of six.  But with everything else, I've been wavering on spending my time with the kids, being able to seek out new treatments (especially if I'm going to have to travel to Houston) or not putting the added stress on my husband financially.  He supported me either way and left the choice up to me. Originally, I had my mind set on quitting. But I honestly work for the best company ever! I only work when the kids are in school (so that reason didn't really hold water) and after talking to my boss (and owner of the company) he told me that they would give me whatever time I needed.  They would continue to be flexible and support me thru treatments, even if they are in Houston! What a good way to start my Wednesday. 
Not sure what I'm doing for Day 7 yet. Waiting for God to present that opportunity. And I'm trying to think of something extra meaningful to say this morning because my fabulous girlfriend ... Ms. Heather King... set my blog as her home page and now I'm really feeling the pressure! lol

So for this morning ... I'll leave it with this... “It doesn’t matter where you are right now, you are nowhere compared to where you can go.” ~ Bob Proctor 

Til later....

Day 6

I almost feel hungover from all the excitement yesterday! The headache is back and in full force but I'm trying not to let it get the best of me. I leave for my trip the day after tomorrow and with work and kids and home, I have a lot to do before I can head out of here. My son Jordan (14 yrs old.. future movie producing superstar) is doing a documentary and has chosen to make me the subject. I'm both honored and horrified.  I love to TAKE pictures but to be in them, not really my thing. But reluctantly, I agreed.  I'll be taking the camera with me and video taping the journey thru this weekend. I'm secretly a little excited! This could be my big break into Hollywood.... holla!
Today is a cool good deed... Jason (gorgeous husband) and I get to take the first load of toys that we've been collected at my work and drop them off for the Christmas drive at the shelter. I've been on the receiving end of help at Christmas and without that help, my kids would have had nothing. It was amazing to me to be "Santa" this time. To be the one delivering the toys that would help someone's Christmas. As the child getting the toy, smiles, smiles, smiles. As the parent of the child, it was such a relief for me knowing that for just a little while longer, I was able to keep the truth of a sometimes cruel world from the minds and hearts of my own children and now I got to pass that on to another parent.
What has your Tuesday brought? Any opportunity? Yesterday Jordan told me that we all help someone everyday and that most of the time we don't even realize we've done it. Is that true for you today?

Day 5

Today has been INCREDIBLE!!! First... I'm waiting to hear back from a clinic in Texas that specializes in Specific Gene Therapy .... why doesnt every oncology office treat cancer this way????? I will find out if I have been accepted.... best part...when they call with the news on Friday...I will be in San Diego with my mom at the Susan G Komen 3 day. My mom wll be walking. It was in my plan to go next year but with my health, we're not sure that will be possible.  The most amazing people came together and made sure that I could be there this year, this week!!!!!! For me..... I am in awe of their spirits and giving hearts. To worry about someone they do not know. There are no words that express how grateful I am. What a day!!!

Ok onto the reason behind the blog.... what did I do with Day 5?  Well I'm going to be honest.... I was feeling guilty that I didn't do more. Today I was able to introduce someone with a couch to give to someone without a couch. I didn't give it but my husband did offer to pick it up and move it up two flights of stairs. I managed to work a little, pray a lot, I had to remind my 6 year old that his teacher is someones momma and deserves as much respect as he gives his own (there was a tongue sticking out incident)  and I found out that my 7 year old loves me "a little more" than cartoons.... today was a great Monday! Did you make the most of your Monday? It's almost over and you can never get it back. If not...here's the best part.... you can start fresh tomorrow morning....make the most of it...

Day 4

Good morning! For those of you paying attention... it's actually the morning of day 5.  I had no internet at the house yesterday and blogging from my phone has turned out to be harder that I expected! And there must have been something in the air yesterday because I was feeling so "blah" and didn't even manage to get out of bed until almost noon.  I forced myself to get up and get out of the house. I was able to buy a meal for a vet down on his luck and I saved $200 on a laptop for my daughter because Walmart ACTUALLY price matched a sale ad from Best Buy... all in all not a bad day.

So I'm waiting this morning... waiting for my opportunity to to do something for someone else. Hope you had a great weekend and that you are making the most of this Monday!

Day 3

Sorry day 3 comes so late.  We had to leave our dinner with friends early last night due to a horrible headache.  Problem was...nothing I took or did helped so I woke up this morning just as miserable! Slight relief came when I went to Tree Shade massage on the westside of Colorado Springs. Hands down it was the BEST massage I've ever had in my entire life! I'm not sure if it was the pain, the slight relief, or this weeks stress but I literally cried ... the massage was so good! After the massage I stpped to have lunch with Kris, one of the funniest and best friends I have...(and trust me just that mention will go directly to his already big head!) Lunch was different.  When I walked in, the bartender, also a friend asked if I was having my usual (bacardi and coke...yum!) and I told her that my usual would be different from here on out. I had water... I figure everything I put in my body is going to determine how quickly I beat this! Anyway...lunch was good (and free...thanks Kris!) and I was home to nap before taking my boys to the movies. I am so tired lately but never let myself slow down before. No more...when I'm tired...I'll rest... has to help... right!
So the important stuff... Day 3! Theres a sweet young couple that just moved into the complex I manage.  They work hard and are expecting their first baby.  Like many young couples, the extras (like food) are hard to come by right now. Armed with five bags of groceries (that with coupons I only spent $30.24 on) I was off.  I was so excited ... when we got thereb they werent home.  I tried to call but had to leave a message, vmail! Didn't they plan on my suprise or more importantly...didn't they know I had to fill you guys in! Hello! We ended up leaving the bags in the fridge at the clubhouse and left a message and telling them something was in there for them. I'll have to update you on the outcome.  As for the headache, still here .... hoping for a great nights sleep and some relief. Hope you are having  a fantastic weekend... and for pete's sake...someone have a bacardi and coke for me!

Followers

So I'm up to 8 followers... I told a good friend today that I feel like the Ashton Kutcher of cancer blogs! I just wanted you guys to know that I LOVE getting the comments. I look forward to them popping up on my phone all day :) Without realizing it.. you're words keep me excited about my new blogging experience... even though it's already been two whole days!