Fall Break Delivered

Some times I get caught up with people who’s kids are perfectly clean, houses that are immaculate, marriages that are perfect or picture perfect. I wonder why I don’t have that. Or more importantly, that there must be something wrong with me and that is the reason that I don’t have all of that. Please tell me that you do the same thing.

I could lie and tell you that all of those above things- are characteristics of my life- but they aren’t. The truth is, it isn’t the norm for most people.

Today, my cleaning lady came. My house was such a disaster, which, I would normally be too embarrassed to admit. But, I am learning, learning to let the little stuff, like having an immaculate house, go. I promise you, my house is clean- just not kept.

Time… I try not to waste it.

I am quickly learning to be “okay” with it. I except that there are parts of my life, that need a major overhaul. Right now, isn’t the right time. But when the time is right, it will happen. I will get that fresh coat of paint.

Last week, I decided to take a break. It was Fall break with my school schedule. A much needed break. A break from blogging. Nothing permanent or drastic- just a break. It was so fantastic!

I spent some much needed time with my children and husband. School work consumed me a little bit, but I allowed some free time to spend with my children, which included a trip to the zoo. Beautiful, it was. These little girls are growing so fast!

Still waiting for the day when Daniel gets to come home. The rash is much better. His platelets, still not raising the rate that they should. You may be questioning the concern for this. Here it goes: the medical team is not concerned in a huge amount, however, that treatment (the low-dose chemo therapy treatment for the next year, the best treatment for him), can not happen if his platelets do not rise. However, the team believes that the low number is due to the anti-rejection med, the steroids and the treatment for the GVHD rash. All are possible reasons. Other than that, things seem to be going real good. That is what they say!

I met some really fabulous people while Daniel was in the hospital, many of which I have formed friendships with. A very young lady has really had a tough way to go. She was diagnosed over a year ago, had a stem cell transplant around the time of Daniel’s diagnosis, and the cancer returned late summer. She under went a “mini-transplant” after Daniel’s transplant. She has had a rocky road since, but is out of the hospital. Guess what? She sent a letter to her donor and received a letter back and plans on meeting her real soon. I am so excited for her. I can’t wait until it is our turn, to meet Daniel’s donor.

Thank you for believing in me. For offering me the courage that I didn’t have. You make a difference to me. Thank you! XOXO Kristin