Man...Almost a Month!

I'm glad I beat the one month mark, at least. So...first, an update on my mom. She's doing fine! Her speech is still a little bit affected...she sounds a little drunk, which is kinda fun for me...but otherwise, she's fine. She is, however, still coming to terms with what it means to have cancer. Her hair is growing back nicely, and she's been released from her neurosurgeon. She will have a PET scan within the next couple of weeks...and that will tell us whether she has major cancer anywhere else. Radiation on her head begins after that. I cannot thank everyone who has sent a card, sent well wishes, called her, me, my dad, Town Hall, sent e-mails...all of those prayers and well wishes mean more than anyone will ever know.

We had an AWESOME 4th of July! Ed arrived on the 2nd. We stopped by and saw a few of my colleagues, and came by the house...new and old. He's really happy with the house on Vine Street...as am I. I would REALLY like to be able to get back to work over there! Ugh! We stopped by the house on Second Street, grabbed a few things, and then headed to the lake. Our family shindig on Saturday was fantastic. Ed and I were both a little sore (because we'd played on the Sea Doo...and were tossed around like fish!), but we had a great time. Being surrounded by friends and family was exactly what we all needed.

We zipped on down the highway on Sunday for a great time on the 4th here in Franklinton. What an awesome event! Ed worked with the volunteers from Town Hall to sell glow bracelets, flashing glowing things, tons of glowing things while I emceed. I had a blast! There were at least 3,000 people there...which means we had visitors given that Franklinton has only 2,497 citizens! How awesome is that?!?! If you were there...and I hope you were...I do hope you had a great time!

The next day, we celebrated my mom's 70th birthday with a surprise party at the lake. Most of my mom's friends were there, and some of our family, too. Being able to celebrate her birthday surrounded with friends and family meant the world. I'm so thankful we were able to have that party...and that my mom was able to enjoy it.

Ed headed back to RI on Tuesday afternoon...and I managed to get a refill on my antibiotics after dropping him at the airport...because alas, my four-month funk came back (thanks to mildew in the house at the lake...and never stopping to take a break so my body is totally confused when I do). So...I spent all of last week trying to come back from the crud. Bright side? I don't have mono again. Not as bright? I've worn out Ceftin, so I'm back to Levaquin to try to get rid of this junk. Brighter side? Four hours after taking my first Levaquin and Round I of Prednisone...the sore throat is dissipating! Yay! So...now, I wait for it to go away, and then I can get back to the house.

I've got more to share...I'll do my best to come back soon and write more!