What's your story?

I have been reading the blog of a guy who was 16 when he got cancer. He just died in August right before his 18th b-day. He really faced his cancer head on. His blogs were so raw and he really expressed what he was thinking and feeling. Some might think that it would be depressing reading these, but to me they are not. I am learning from them. These things go on the world and happen to ordinary families. When my friend died a couple of years ago and left her 4 children behind it really made an impact on me. She was just a regular mom who was 36 when her life started to crumble and change with just one word "cancer". I also lost my mother in law to this nasty thing that invaded her body. Back to the point that I started with, this guy "Miles" whose blog I was reading said that he wanted to go out with his life telling a great story. You are the only one who can create the story of your life. Are you creating a story that you would be proud of? He said that the one good thing that came out of his cancer is that he was able and forced to make his story better. He didn't waste time like so many of us do. Make sure your life tells a story that you would be proud of.

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Freaky

So don't tell me things don't happen for a reason. I made a friend with a mom whose kids were friends with my kids at school. We really hit it off. She had kids the same age as Josh, Amelia and Rachel. We would have play dates and swap out kids. We did this for a couple of years. Well, her kids changed schools 2 years ago. We were pretty good about staying in touch for the first little bit when her kids changed schools. Then, you know life gets crazy and you seemed to not make the time for these things. I actually was thinking about her the other day and thought Boy, I have really been a lame friend. I pretty much blew her off because it took a little bit of effort on my part to continue the friendship and I didn't put forth the effort. My life is just too busy. So, out of the blue I get an e-mail from her yesterday. It said " I think we are meant to get in touch with each other. Today I received a letter in my mail box for Marc. It was addressed to his office and some how it ended up here at my house". Now, don't tell me that isn't weird. So, I e-mailed her back and we are going to go to lunch on Friday. Sometimes there are just friends that are supposed to stay in your life. I think this in one of them.

The good that comes out of a cavity

Lilly had a cavity thanks to the binky that was in her mouth 24/7. I was totally dreading the dentist appointment that was about to take place. But thanks to my wonderful brother in law who is our dentist thought it might be a good idea to give Lilly take a happy pill before she came in. I had to give her one last night to start the calming effect. OH MY GOSH, these things are awesome!!!! She fell asleep by 7:30 last night. I'm thinking I need to get my hands on some more of these pills for the rest of the kids. (I told them not to brush their teeth last night in hopes of starting the process of getting some cavities) ha-ha Anyways, I had to get her up at 5:45 this morning for another pill and to head to the dentist. Cade (our dentist) thought it would be a good idea to see her first thing in the morning before he got really busy. So I'm in the car at the crack of dawn driving across town to his office. I am flipping through the radio stations and hear be caller 14 and you win an American Idol prize package. I'm all over it and try calling. It was actually ringing and the lady picks up and says "Whats your name, you are caller 14". I am like right on! Don't know what I will do with this prize, but hey I'm a winner. After the dentist we came home and Lilly has been sleeping for 4 hours. See it pays to have a cavity.

Tsumomi goes to Vegas

I headed out for a girls weekend in Vegas with my sister and sister in law. We went to go check out Lukas Rossi in concert. If you ever watched Rock Star Supernova about a year ago on tv this is the guy who won. He won to be in a band with Tommy Lee and Gilby Clark. Wow! What a great time we had. I was able to meet the guy and have my picture taken with him. As a side note I must say he has the softest hands I have ever touched. Lucky me!