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Post by jenjie on Jun 10, 2016 17:04:24 GMT
I thought yesterday was going to chew me up and spit me out. It was a year to the date that we learned Fred's chemo stopped working. Yesterday was the last day of school. My teens had class parties to attend. Ds17's class went to the beach and I was afraid I was going to have to drive. I was concerned about keeping it together in front of his buddies. Thankfully there was another parent willing to take a carload of boys so I didn't have to go. I started thinking I need to do something with ds11, maybe McDonalds on the way home. Instead I invited friends to go to the park with us. We picked up lunch on the way and spent a few hours enjoying the beautiful weather. The kids played frisbee and played on the jungle gym. I tried the monkey bars but failed terrifically. I made him race with me because he is way too sedentary. So basically I almost killed myself for the sake of my kid.  The carnival came to town this week. I surprised him by taking him there. Dd and her friend came, her friend slept over. Yesterday was ds'11 day, today is dd day. I took her and her friend for a haircut (just dd got her hair cut), breakfast, shopping - I'm waiting for them in the mall right now - and later manicures for the 3 of us. Yesterday and today both - not just a decent day, not a nice day but a really great day all day. A happy surprise. |
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Post by Deleted on Jun 10, 2016 17:07:22 GMT
Sounds absolutely wonderful!
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Post by moodyblue on Jun 10, 2016 17:07:36 GMT
I love this!
I know you'll have more crappy days, and you may never know when they'll come, but it's also great to know you can have a good day when you're not expecting it.
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Post by chirpingcricket on Jun 10, 2016 17:09:12 GMT
That is lovely! I'm so glad for you and the children.  |
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Post by valleyview on Jun 10, 2016 17:17:42 GMT
Since good days often turn bad on a dime, it seems fair that the opposite could happen. I'm glad that your day turned out well, and I hope that many more do so that you can once again enjoy summer.
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Post by bc2ca on Jun 10, 2016 17:22:26 GMT
I'm glad a day you were dreading ended up being a good day.
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Post by mom on Jun 10, 2016 17:26:10 GMT
I love reading this! Happy days are the best! <3
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Post by Deleted on Jun 10, 2016 17:39:04 GMT
I'm so glad yesterday turned out to be a good day for you! Unexpected blessings are the best.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 10, 2016 18:20:12 GMT
I'm so glad to hear that. I hope you have more good days than bad days. But just remember, to take one day at a time.
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Post by paperaddictedpea on Jun 10, 2016 18:26:55 GMT
Hurray for happy days!
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Post by cherrie on Jun 10, 2016 18:35:49 GMT
You have to know that Fred is smiling and is so proud of you!
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Post by shescrafty on Jun 10, 2016 18:38:47 GMT
Happy for you being happy! |
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Post by Mystie on Jun 10, 2016 19:37:59 GMT
You were able to find the small joys, and that is what makes the great griefs bearable. Have a lovely weekend, dearie! |
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Post by Belia on Jun 10, 2016 20:25:24 GMT
I bet Fred was smiling down on all of you. You and your beautiful family deserve many, many more great days ahead.
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Post by alissa103 on Jun 10, 2016 21:03:31 GMT
I'm sooooo glad you had a wonderful time! It makes me smile. |
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Post by gloryjoy on Jun 10, 2016 21:42:10 GMT
Sounds like you had two wonderful days, and you deserve it!
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Post by bearmom on Jun 10, 2016 22:04:54 GMT
Glad you had a better day then you expected. Hopefully they continue.
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Post by quiltz on Jun 10, 2016 22:07:43 GMT
Sometimes the anticipation of an event or anniversary of an event is worse than the actual day. Anniversaries are tough.
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Post by littlefish on Jun 10, 2016 22:47:50 GMT
I think sometimes the anxiety building up towards thinking about that day is greater than the actual day itself. I'm glad you had such a good time. Well-deserved!
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Post by 950nancy on Jun 10, 2016 22:52:15 GMT
After my mom passed away, a lady I worked with who knew I had been having rough time came to me and told me that you never get over the death of a loved one. Time doesn't heal. You just learn how to cope a little bit better as time goes on. It took me a few years to see that she was right. I am so very glad that today wasn't what you thought it would be. Stay busy but take time to care for just yourself sometimes too.
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Post by baslp on Jun 10, 2016 23:37:34 GMT
Glad to hear that your day turned out rather well and you kept busy.
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Post by mikklynn on Jun 11, 2016 0:42:41 GMT
Awesome!
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Post by tomocus on Jun 11, 2016 0:44:17 GMT
Wonderful. So happy for you.
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Post by smginaz Suzy on Jun 11, 2016 1:09:03 GMT
If you're not already doing it, would you please write a book? I don't care what subject matter you select; I just like reading your writing.
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Post by Tamhugh on Jun 11, 2016 1:21:29 GMT
I am so glad that you made a day filled with happy memories.
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Post by jenjie on Jun 11, 2016 2:07:36 GMT
If you're not already doing it, would you please write a book? I don't care what subject matter you select; I just like reading your writing. Wow. Thank you so much for this. |
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Post by freebird on Jun 11, 2016 2:22:59 GMT
You got this sister. |
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