So, Friday I went to the surgeon for a followup and so he could take out a stitch that was bothering me. We talked a lot about my experience in recovery. He is going to look into it and let me know more details. We had a positive visit, lighthearted on a serious subject. He commented on my M&M colored fingernail tips and said, "You are a party." I thought about it later and think its a wonderful thing to be.....a party. Better to be fun than not.
My parents had gone with me and then we met my son for lunch and a trip to Bass Pro Shop. A few more stops and then home. When we pulled up in front of my home I was met with the most amazing surprise. My brother, who won't get on a plane unless he's going to Alaska to fish, was sitting on the bench in front of my house with his girlfriend. I was simply overcome with surprise, shock, joy, and love. I cried as I hugged him and he held me tight. He said something like, "Hey Sis. I thought I'd come see how you're doing." I couldn't believe it. My parents had known nothing about it either and were equally surprised.
After a short visit, my parents went home and we spent the evening laughing, talking, and just being. We met my son at the casino and I wore my lucky shoes. Whether it was the shoes, my brother, the lady sitting next to me at the slots, or Divine intervention...I won $400! Amazing! I bought breakfast the next morning. We had an amazing weekend of family time, bird walks, heavy food and conversation. Funny how small a world can be when you are wrapped in a cocoon of family.
Though we spent actually very little time talking about my cancer, I felt so loved and supported simply by their presence. We may not see each other very often but it is understood that in a crisis we are One.
Tomorrow is my sort of rehearsal for my radiation treatments. I will find out what time my appointments will be and when they will actually start. I'll keep you posted.
Until then, if its been a while since you've touched base with your family members, take this as a reminder.
This made me think of a line in one of my favorite songs by the Avett Brothers -"Always remember there was nothing worth sharing like the love that let us share our name."
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