PAR-TY!!!!

We partied on Sunday! We celebrated my mom's 75th birthday with friends and family ~ a real pick-me-up for my mom and our family. She greeted each guest and made sure that everyone knew each other. Always a great hostess! Thanks to the many friends and family who sent cards from afar. She really appreciated them. Thanks also for the photos you sent to me. They were included in the book or given to her separately, so she has all of them.

My dad had a 2D echocardiogram on Monday and will hopefully find out what is causing his rib cage-area pain soon. He is so tired but a real trooper. Pray that he will be able to rest and get some "down time". It is difficult for my mom when he is away from her and she worries that something will happen to him while he's driving.

My mom's shoulder continues to ache and she's still doing in-home PT twice a week. When her shoulder hurts, the strength in it diminishes. Pray that the pain will decrease.

The radiation treatments start tomorrow at 2:00 p.m. Then they will take place for a total of 30 sessions at 10:40 a.m. each weekday (or until they are completed). Thanks to those of you who have shared your stories and/or your families' stories with me about radiation treatments. It sounds like she should do well with a minimum of discomfort.

Please know that I'm praying for you guys, too. I have been through those "Where are you God?" moments but He always reminds me that He's right here. Those aren't the easiest of times, but I am grateful that God always listens and knows my heart.

Peace.