Thoughts...

Recently, I've been reading the blogs of others who are battling leukemia. Links to those blogs are in the sidebar. As Joe and I have read through various entries and prayed for others who have been shocked by unexpected news we've had various discussions and have just been amazed. It is all at once sad and beautiful, thought-provoking and eye-opening. I want to feel sorry for these people that I may or may not know...my heart aches as I read words that have come from my own mouth, or that I've heard from Joe. But then...always as weaknesses are revealed, strength is seen shortly after. That is a beautiful thing. Also beautiful is the faith I see that everything is under control. The willingness to accept this life that has been dealt and live it the fullest! And finally, seeing friends and family band together to help the people they love is beautiful.
It has all been very thought-provoking for us though, and very eye-opening. I mean, it is incredible when you realize how many people out there are affected by leukemia or MDS or cancer. And it is positively mind-numbing when you stop to realize how many people are affected by other things that are just as scary. It's just interesting how Joe's diagnosis has caused me to notice things I might have ignored in the past. I don't know. There is so much running through my mind right now, but no way that I can put any of it down in a remotely eloquent manner! It's late, and the drive is in the morning! Maybe tomorrow I can unjumble my thoughts more.

Thank you David for stopping by before studying for your boards! It was so great to see you. Thank you to Cammy for flying down from New York for the drive! And thank you to Louis for picking Cammy up from the airport. It was fun sitting around with the two of you and eating pizza, spaghetti and jello! Thanks for the puzzle too Louis!!!! It was so sweet of you to get it for us...especially since I'm always stealing yours when we visit! Thanks to Ray too for stopping by and bringing the gifts from Hawaii. I'm so impressed that you picked them out yourself. You have great style!

I hope to see a big turn out for the drive tomorrow!!!!!! Big hugs to everyone.