Grateful Friday

 My doctor told me he would call me the same day as the PET scan to give me the results so we could get my surgery scheduled.

He didn't call.

I don't even think he works on Friday.

So, if you want to, you know, actually know what is happening in your life, I don't suggest cancer.  

Zero stars.  Do not recommend.

At the same time. I have so much to be grateful for. 

I picked up the mail yesterday on the way home from school and I had a package from my friend Jill, who was our neighbor in Washington.

So kind!

I also got texts from both Nola and Stephanie (friend here, not WA Stephanie) asking if they could bring me dinner today or tomorrow.

I declined both because last night we needed to go shopping (and Adam ended up bringing something home) and tonight we're heading to Nevada.

I was talking to my mom yesterday and I told her that every single tiny inspiring quote or snippet of a song or kind interaction (text or in person) with someone gives me just what I need.  It all matters and it all adds up to getting through the day.

In July we had the capital D Dahl reunion, and this weekend we have the lowercase d Dahl reunion.  It's just my parents and siblings and families.  I'm so excited to see everyone.  Sadly, Tabor and Katie won't be coming because it's hard to travel for Katie, but at least their girls will come.

We are a little more battered than last time we got together, but I think I need to see them all the more.

As a huge bonus, Braeden and QE are coming.  Braeden was talking to my mom a while ago and said he was 75% sure they were coming.

My mom said they were taking everyone to the Star for lunch on Saturday and Braeden said, "OK, now I'm 85% sure."

Basque food + my mom for the win!

I wish that I could energetically get ready for the trip and help more with the undertaking of opening up the house.  I have felt a little bit of dread about it all because it will be so exhausting and I will feel like a lame duck.  

Enter Mark and Adam basically telling me to get over it.  They are gems and don't think I don't know it.