Tonight's picture was taken in November of 2007. Mattie was visiting Peter's parents that week for Thanksgiving break. Mattie's cousins came over and they were playing on the swing and jumping into leaves. This wasn't something Mattie had ever done before, so he was cautious to try it. Nonetheless, he did it and enjoyed jumping into the leaves. These were special moments and at the time, I may not have fully appreciated them as I do now.
Quote of the day: When you are on the knife’s edge — when nobody knows exactly what is going to happen next, only that it will be worse — you take in today. So here we were, at the trailhead, for a cold day’s walk. ~ Anne Lamott
Given all that I am facing these days, the conclusion I have come to is that no matter how old you are, you are never too old for a mother's love.
This is Cheryl! She has become a true friend. She sends me text messages, cards, and gives me gifts too. She is one of the people I value in our support network.
This is Erica, one of the managers at the restaurant. We have known Erica for two years, and we met her when she worked in Reston. She gave my mom a beautiful card and wanted her to feel special! She accomplished her goal.
Cheryl gave me a card of support today, along with this butterfly trinket. She knows how dearly I love butterflies.
On the back of the butterfly it says..... One Day at a Time! It is a philosophy that has guided my life in 2008, when Mattie was diagnosed with cancer. I think childhood cancer has left me present focused permanently, but when I feel anxious and traumatized as I do now, I tend to live life minute by minute. It is the only way I know how to survive.
My mom and I both had lamb stew today! It was a special treat, as one of my favorite meats is lamb! I am so happy that I took my parents out, that I could make my mom feel special, and at the end of the day, I live my life ALWAYS knowing that I am doing the right thing. I am guided by love, moral principles, and the commitment I have to those in my life.
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