A quiet night at home for me. Crystal and I had walked earlier. It was a beautiful night to walk as there was just the right touch of chill in the air. We talked about everything that is coming up this month including her visit to Mayo. Yes, it is that time. We leave Thursday (October 3rd) and Crystal will receive her news Friday afternoon.
There is so much going on in the world today, thinking about all of it sure can make you depressed. And then on my Timehop tonight, a photo pops up of the Bears my mom had done for us in my brothers clothing. I can’t believe it has been a year. And yet, life all around us just keeps moving, even when we need it to stop for a second.
How is Crystal doing? She is doing wonderful. She is living life. She takes it one day at a time. Crystal got to enjoy her summer. No tests, no procedures, no treatments, no chemo…I can’t even remember when she got to do that last. Crystal keeps herself busy, and together we alternate taking care of Hazel and Hadley now that school is back in session. It is a lot of work, but it is also a gift at the same time. We also do have some fun things coming up with the CR Spirits Professional Dance Team. Yes, it is retired, but yet always there. Thank goodness for that Team of Women, or should I say our Spirit Family.
When Crystal received her news that was not so great awhile back, Gage and her immediately planned a vacation. A trip that would be once in a lifetime. A Greece, Italy & Turkey Cruise. As Crystal had said, I am so tired of fighting and yet, I guess I will plan a trip to take my mind off of it. My cancer is not holding me back just yet.
Yes like I said, life all around us just keeps moving through good and bad. You never know what your future holds, and waiting for the perfect time to do something could possibly make it never happen. Enjoy this trip Crystal and Gage, no matter what news we receive, we will fight together.
Thank you for sending me messages asking about Crystal, our family, and the next step. I do my best to respond to you all, and yet I try to wait to update when we are closer to the time of going.
We sure would like the prayers, the positive vibes, the kindness you’ve shown us over the years, and yet we can’t forget that our world needs them too. Thank you for the love.
Life is short. Take the trip. Buy the shoes. Eat the cake.