I'm not entirely sure why it is that I haven't written. I pen fantastic and interesting paragraphs in my head all the time. There just doesn't seem to be time to live in the both the electronic world and the real world. Right now it seems that the real world has all of my attention, and that it AWESOME.
So, why actually write now?
First, I have a need to share that everything with my health is going great right now. I have been allowed to extend my oncology appointments to every 3 months! My last mammogram came back all clear. The results to the more extensive genetics test came back and I do not have any of the currently known genetic markers. (Still not 100% sure how I feel about that last one, but since the medical community says that's a good thing I will leave it in the great news paragraph.)
Second, my breast cancer journey has allowed me to reach out and get to know other women on similar journeys. I feel honored that they have allowed me to be a part of one of the most challenging times in their lives. There are two women whose stories are deeply in my heart today and if you are a prayerful person, I ask that you think of them over the next few weeks. They are in two completely different parts of their journey and both are fierce fighters.
Finally, this is mother's day weekend and I am looking forward to some rest and relaxation.
Ha ha! Seriously, that was some serious wishful thinking... 2 baseball practices, 2 hockey games, and a breast cancer fundraiser on Saturday and 2 more hockey games on Sunday, some PTA work, and maybe a little yardwork--nope, no rest for the wicked around here.
As much as I would love for this to be truly a complaint, and for you to have this urge to offer up niceties, it isn't and you shouldn't. I have longed for these days to be a part of my life, and I don't wish them gone. Yes, I said it, as much as I want to be done going to hockey practices and games and balancing schedules, I have a mom life and I love it. I get to talk to moms (and dads) who share in the many facets that make up the Guppy Kids. The friendships and acquaintances that I have built these last few years are some that I hope will grow and last for years to come. AND I get excited just thinking about the new faces and people that I will get to know through this insane schedule that we like to keep.
To all of the hockey moms and not-so-crazy-after-all PTA moms out there, I love ya!
To my mom, I love you!
And the best for last:
To the man who made me a mom, I love you!!!!
