Goodbye Mom

Sigh. I'm sad but happy. Mom passed away on Monday, July 26th. She has been sick for sometime and she was truly tired. She is in a much better place now and can see (she was blind) and I know she will be watching over us. I can't remember a time, if ever that I was involved so heavily in funeral services.. but realize how important it is to have e.v.e.r.y. detail lined out.. to make things easier on the family. We were close to having everything prepared but then came the tiny details and then trying to include everyone's way of saying goodbye (songs, poems, letters, etc.) I've been pretty strong through this all but expect to crumble at some time or maybe just sleep a few days, that would be nice. I've been overwhelmed and overjoyed at all the people we have seen the last few days. Mom is smiling from heaven. Funny, she was afraid she wouldn't have anyone at her funeral. I'm sharing one of my favorite pictures I found of mom. Remember how precious life is my friends, if we open our eyes... we have DAILY reminders. God Bless.

Who Knew!!

Celebrate Good Times .... come on!! SO, Dr. visit went GREAT.. he told us that we hit the 2 year mark and that for cancer patients is a huge milestone! Who Knew.. It seems if cancer is to show it's ugly head once it's been found and treated it is VERY likely for it to do again within that 2 years. he told us we needed to celebrate.. well, for those that know me.. I'm celebrating all the time.. lol. heck.. just finished celebrating my birthday from February.. (just kidding) but ya know me.. However, after we got the news and walked out the door I started crying. Then Curt went off to work and I sat in the car and not just cried.. i was sobbing.. you know where you take those lil short breaths trying to get control of yourself. WHY.. I don't know.. tears of joy, relief, thankfulness, 2 years of worrying every 3 months.. I dunno. I got over it and with swollen eyes and all did a little shopping.. cuz dats what we do right. Curt wanted to throw a party but it seemed to quick.. and I was still a little down/up.. so i don't go back to see him till January.. that's a long time.. but i feel pretty good about it. well, real good about it. I thank all of you who have kept us in your prayers. Let's never stop praying for our friends and family. And remember to enjoy every moment in our lives. God bless you all. And I'm not done writing.. i'll be back to post.. probably just not daily.. lol.