I had an "Ah Ha" moment today on the phone with my dear friend Wendy.  We were talking about how the girls were doing and about prom pictures for her daughter.  As the conversation was wrapping up she complimented me by saying how good I sound.  She talked about how up beat I am even with all that is going on.  I realized that it is so easy to be upbeat as I am talking with others because I am drawing from them and their love for me!  Our conversation also allowed me to focus on others and not think about the uncomfortable things I am experiencing! 

Just a few minutes ago I just read a message from a former student of mine who I have found on facebook.  This student was in one of the most special classes I have ever taught.  It was an 8th grade algebra class in which I felt was the best year of teaching for me up until that time because I took these students from hating math to finding success and confidence in themselves.  They are amazing young people!  I am up at this hour because the unbearable pain in my feet has begun.  As I read this message and all the other messages from dear old friends and family I am finding the pain to lessen.  It is such a gift from God that I have been given all of you!  Each of you are a hand picked person in my life and I will forever hold a special place in my heart for you!

I had a great talk with my Grandma today.  Having had to go through the waiting after the Breast Cancer diagnosis, I knew that there would still be rough times ahead for her until she goes to the surgeon appointment on Monday so I wanted to check in with her.  She is such a strong woman!  She was still having a few rough moments but she was able to find more peace with it all!  I know now that I have gone through this for a reason.  I know after our conversation that I was able to help her over these past days and I am so thankful for that because she has always been there for me my whole life!  Grandma has a heart of gold and she is one reason I am such a hugger!  She was always showing us her love in so many ways-- making any breakfast we desired, allowing us to pull out all the family pics to go through for the 100th time, letting us go for walks around the farm, encouraging us to find a way to play nice with everyone, and always loving us grand-kids!  I pray that the surgeon's decision provides her with peace and a safe way to proceed to rid her of these cells.

The girls had a wonderful day today with Grandma Cinde!  They went to her house for the day and ate her out of house and home.  They also played and played with all their favorite toys at her house!  They came home worn out but so happy!  They also got Grandma to go shopping and each came home with a prized possession from the store.  I am always amazed at how different each are in every way.  Katelynn was so excited to have gotten a diary that locks since it is such a challenge to keep anything safe with younger twin sisters.  She also chose to get fake finger and toe nails.  Lindsey was the first one in the door and straight down to me to show me her Justin Beiber poster that she wants hung right next to her bed.  Then there is Sarah who had to have one of those claw grabbers to reach things that are high or pinch others.  I am so blessed to have such a fantastic family!

Keith had a good day because he stuck around the house for me but he worked outside a great deal of time.  He also was blessed to have our dear friend Dave come over and keep him company.  They always enjoy working on projects together as well as just have good times together. 

God bless you all and know you are such an important part of this journey I am on!