I'm Free

Don't grieve for me now, I'm free
I followed the path life had for me
I fought the battle with all my might
I would never leave here without a fight

I could not stay another day
To laugh, to love, to work or play
Tasks left undone must stay that way
I've found that peace at close of day

If parting has left a void,
Then fill it with remembered joy
A friendship shared, a laugh, a kiss
Ah yes, these things I too will miss

Be not burdened with times of sorrow
I wish you the sunshine of tomorrow
My life's been full, I've savored much
Good friends, good times, a loved one's touch

Perhaps my time seemed all too brief
Don't lengthen it now with undue grief
Lift up your hearts and share with me
Celebrate my life because now I'm free

Thank you from the bottom of my heart for all the love I have received from everyone. A very, very special thank you to Shelley who took time out of her life to stay with me and be an unbelievable support, to Cindy who made sure the sisterhood stayed alive and to my Mom who loves me so much. This is where I got all my strength.

One obsticle over

David was admitted to the hospital yesterday to have fluid drained from his chest. He has been in constant "discomfort" for the past few weeks. One of the results of his CT is he has this fluid. Yesterday they drained almost 2 litres!!!! Who knew your poor chest was capable of holding this much fluid? How horrible it must have been for him. As soon as the first litre was drained he was, by far, more comfortable. They are slowly draining the rest of it over the next few days.

I'll be spending my days at the hospital but I will be reading and printing out all well wishes for him.

Thank you to all for the love. You may think we're not leaning on you but, trust me, we are.

xoxoxoxoxoxox

Permission to slap me upside the head....

If I EVER complain that I am bored or my life is boring please slap me upside the head. I yearn for the day that I have nothing to do or nothing to worry about. Actually I feel like the inside of me is like a child throwing a hissy fit. Life is so friggin unfair! People hurt each other on purpose, good people get hurt bad and others get sick, other people just go missing from your life when you need them so much! RRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR
If you see yourself in this picture know that I love you but just wish there was nothing to worry about!

Daddy's little girl

With Father's Day approaching, here is a story I remember about me and my Dad (who had the misfortune of only having girls).

When I was about 12 or 13 my Dad decided to sell his old station wagon. He decided that if we helped him keep the car clean we would split the profits of selling it. I guess he knew the old jelopy wasn't worth much. I can't remember if my sisters took part in this windfall or not, but I took on the challenge.

After what seemed forever finally we had a phone call that someone was interested in the car and would be by later that evening to look at it. I was thrilled. I also happened to have been left home alone that day with not much to do. So...I went out to inspect our sparkling gold mine. I lifted the hood and was horrified at the filth of the engine. I decided to put in a few hours of elbow grease and soap to get rid of the yucky grease! That baby was sparkling inside as much as outside when I was done. I was so proud of the work I had done, I had earned my share of the profits! Well my Dad wasn't so impressed when he got home from work and tried to start the car. All my efforts had flooded the car bad. When the guy came to look at the car it still wouldn't start! I learned something valuable that day about cars ... :) ...they need yucky grease!!!!

I can't even remember the end of the story but that guy didn't buy it.

Anyhow, to the amazing Dads I know, have a wonderful Father's Day and teach your girly girls about that yucky grease!

xoxoxoxox

Today my love is 48

HAPPY BIRTHDAY DAVID!!!!!!!
I know your day will be filled with sunshine and love.
xoxoxoxoxoxoxo

This guy is so inspirational....

http://mpablog.typepad.com/david_foster/

If any of you want to know what David is going through ....I stumbled on this guy's blog somehow last week.

Things happen for reasons I am convinced. It was so validating to read what this David was going through. My David is currently taking "Nexavar" just like David Foster had and they shared so many similar challenges. It gave me a lot of comfort. It seems that he has a spirit so similar to John's, I love it.

I sent him an e-mail to tell him a bit about my story and to thank him for giving a piece of himself at a time when he is facing so many personal challenges.

I hope you find it as uplifting as we did.

TEN SHORT YEARS AGO HE BECAME A TEENAGER!

Now my baby is 23. I a very proud of him. He is horribly responsible, incredibly mature, wonderfully handsome and I'm not even bragging. Hugs and kisses to you. I love you. xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxo