Laney seems to be happy these days since we arrived back home. She has spent the last couple of days right beside me. She feels the need to sit on me and follow right behind me with every move I make. She has even lay next to me as I have been exhausted and surprised myself by sleeping quite a lot of hours the last couple nights. If one could say that they were emotionally exhausted from the last two years, it would be me. It is finally starting to sink in for both my husband and I that we finished our journey that we started two and a half years ago. I can see the excitement in my husband, as he has been happily doing things that he loves. He is still leaving me love notes everyday. What a lucky girl I am.
I have been out and about enjoying the beautiful spring weather and planting flowers. All the trees have leafed out now and the purple iris are blooming. The air has a fragrant odor from all that is blooming and you can smell the fresh cut grass. Storms came through here last night and has left everything green again. I hope we have a cooler summer than last year and we can enjoy being outdoors. My husband so loves being outside and it is hard to keep him inside.
We are off this weekend to spend time with my best friend. We will be doing the 10k walk at the Rite Aide Classic. I recruited my friend and her husband to walk with us. My husband and I are looking forward to another medal. The donations for this marathon/ walk go to numerous charities. They are expecting 20,000 people. It is going to be exciting to see all the people as our last walk had only 3000 people.
After this weekend we will be looking for some more marathons to keep us active. We will start fund raising for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society as the annual walk for Light The Night will be here in early fall. That is our biggest local fundraiser every year. It is one of our favorite things to do. As always, we encourage everyone to give to their favorite charities.
Life is beautiful with my husband, children and spoiled dog Laney!!
Elizabeth
Thursday, May 16, 2013
Tuesday, May 14, 2013
Every Day Is Mother's Day
Yesterday was Mother's Day and it marked the third year that I have not been home on the date to see my children. We were on the road travelling home from Texas and it was a long drive. My husband did his best to remind me what a great mother I am. He left a beautiful pink card on my pillow and I awoke to kisses from him and lots of sunshine. He reminded me of the two great children we have. I wanted to get home and give them both a hug and kiss. I am proud that they have taken care of things at home while we have been travelling back and forth across the country for medical care. It has been a difficult two years for them dealing with all the emotions and stresses that cancer has thrown in our path. They have been great and I love them with all my heart. I am proud to be their mother.
We arrived home finally to be greeted by Laney. She was so excited to see us that she rolled and flipped around on the floor going back and forth between my husband and I. My faithful four legged friend always makes me smile.
My husband and I are so happy to be home, as it was an emotionally draining week. I felt like rolling on the floor with Laney, but I was a little stiff from two days in the car. I have never been so glad to be home, as it marked the end of the every three month trips across the country. We are both very tired and the reality that we made it through the last treatment has not quite resonated in our minds. I reminded him all test results are good and he is a survivor. He is my hero!
My son left me one of those Hallmark cards for Mother's Day on the kitchen counter. It was one of those cards that make you smile and cry all at once. It made me realize that the love between my husband and I has not gone unnoticed, and has been a positive example for my son. All said and done, everyday is Mother's Day with two great kids and a spoiled dog Laney.
We need to rest now as we are excited to start living life to its fullest. God bless everyone that has helped us. May the sun shine on your life and fill you with happiness always. Life is beautiful !!
Elizabeth
We arrived home finally to be greeted by Laney. She was so excited to see us that she rolled and flipped around on the floor going back and forth between my husband and I. My faithful four legged friend always makes me smile.
My husband and I are so happy to be home, as it was an emotionally draining week. I felt like rolling on the floor with Laney, but I was a little stiff from two days in the car. I have never been so glad to be home, as it marked the end of the every three month trips across the country. We are both very tired and the reality that we made it through the last treatment has not quite resonated in our minds. I reminded him all test results are good and he is a survivor. He is my hero!
My son left me one of those Hallmark cards for Mother's Day on the kitchen counter. It was one of those cards that make you smile and cry all at once. It made me realize that the love between my husband and I has not gone unnoticed, and has been a positive example for my son. All said and done, everyday is Mother's Day with two great kids and a spoiled dog Laney.
We need to rest now as we are excited to start living life to its fullest. God bless everyone that has helped us. May the sun shine on your life and fill you with happiness always. Life is beautiful !!
Elizabeth
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