Nervous Giggles

I have the nervous giggles today as I sit in a commons area at MD Anderson  waiting for my husband who is having medical tests done. I developed the giggles at just the right time as I was feeling anxious  as something had triggered a thought from the past.  For a few moments  I thought I would start crying. Thank goodness for my friend who sent me a hilarious e-mail that redirected my thoughts and made me start giggling.

I have noted that the last couple of visits to MD Anderson have made me a little anxious. And yet this place is like a safe haven to us.  Many smiling faces have passed my husband and I, as we sit and wait in between test. There is an enormous amount of energy here and blessings  from a lot of people. I remind myself of how blessed we are to be here. A volunteer has seen my husband napping and told us of a quiet place that we can rest until our next appointment. She was like an angel that appeared out of no where. I appreciated her help even though my adrenaline is pumping too much to sleep.

I was thinking of Laney and how she would love seeing all the people here today. She loves people and people are always drawn to her.  I find comfort in thinking about her and I am glad that I have pictures. of her on our I-pad.

We have been  awake since before the roosters and we have been at MD Anderson seven hours. They have just announced a two hour delay for CT scans.  I hope my giggles are contagious as I see people growing anxious. My blessings to all who work at MD Anderson. As we sit here waiting, I am reminded that because of these dedicated workers  my husband is still here to share life with me.  Gratitude and thanks to all!

Great State of Texas

I am always amazed how many people drive big trucks in Texas.  As many times as I have been here I am still in awe of big trucks and how fast everyone drives.  We had to drive downtown today and I always wonder where all the people are going and why they are in a hurry. Some people like to weave back and forth between lanes. It seems like a game to see who can be the fastest or first in line.  I read somewhere that even when we speed we only arrive a few minutes earlier.  It seems to me that I can spare the few minutes and drive safely. I pray the people in the big trucks see us in our little car.  I always laugh as I think about the saying that everything is big in Texas. I guess it's true.

I am enjoying my visit with friends in Texas and feeling blessed to have arrived safely at their home.  Maybe next visit I'll arrive in a big truck so I will feel like a Texan. Anyways, I do love Texas. I always feel at home when I am here.  The hospitality is also big in Texas.  I have noticed that even though people are in a hurry they seem very friendly. Life is big and good in Texas!

We fell off our walking schedule as we spent two days traveling in the car.  But, today we were able to get outside and walk.  The weather here is warm to us, and I laughed as I overheard native Texans talking about how cold it is.  I will gladly give them my winter coat and snow scraper if I can stay here until spring.  It would be great to stay if Laney were here also.  Maybe she will surprise me and show up in a big shiny truck in my dreams.  In the mean time, I'll have to Skype her and reassure her I'll be home soon.