Day Fifteen with Cancer

Day Fifteen with Cancer:

I don't have a lot to report for today...My first text this morning was from Amiee Collier.  She asked if I wanted to be her special guest to the Drowsy preview the following night.  She said she imagined that money must be tight right now.  What a sweet thing.  I told her I'd be there.  How awesome to get a special invite from the most talented woman in the cast!

I went to work and was able to get a good amount accomplished today.  I finished all of the flyers that we were sending out and still managed to type memos to teachers and parents, put them in boxes, do some shredding, watch kids AND keep up with Twitter.

The one thing that happened at work that I HAVE to record in here is a conversation I had with one of our school agers.  This girl has called me her cousin ever since she found out that I went to college with her cousin and grew up with her cousin's husband.  Anyway, she came up to me as I was working in the office.  I asked her how her day was and what happened at school.  She then looked at me like there was something weighing on her mind and reluctantly said, "Can I ask you a question?"  I said, "Sure babe, what's up?"  She asked very matter of factly, "Do you have cancer?"  I really wasn't expecting that specific question.  It took me a minute to think of how to respond appropriately.  I finally decided to tell her the truth.  I said, "Yes.  It's ok though.  I'm going to go to the hospital next week and they're going to take it out.  I won't be in school for a week or so, but I should be back really soon."  She came and gave me a hug and told me she hoped I felt better.  I reassured her that I was ok and that there was nothing to worry about.  I also asked her not to tell the other kids just in case their parents hadn't told them I was "sick".  She is such a sweet girl.  I love how big her heart is.

When I got home, mom and dad were over at John and Anne Marie's and I joined them.  Courtney, Nick and Theresa were over as well.  We chatted about how good I looked for being so tired, my love for getting free things online, vitamins, and Courtney's prom last weekend.  Her pictures were beautiful.

I had some dinner and watched The Event with the family.  We got to see the very tail end of Jeopardy where Helen Keller was the final question.  It was hilarious.  Mom and I were going to watch Glee, but dad decided that he was watching what HE wanted.  Seems like all the men in our lives are that way.  Surprise.

Guess that's it.

Song of the Day: Strong Enough-Matthew West
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BBJwA0I8P-4

Verse of the Day: Psalms 119:28  My soul is weary with sorrow: strengthen me according to your word.