I'm good, how are you?

You have been reading the mundane and repetitive account of my life, chemotherapy and the roundhouse kicking of cancer's butt.  How is your summer starting?  I have been praying for graduations, kids moving on to college, boot camp, weddings, pregnancies, knee replacements (yes more than 1), other surgeries, and adventurous trips.  Everyone has challenges and I am hoping  you are finding strength and hope in yours.  

We had a great  visit with Danny over the weekend, all we could have hoped for. He is able to fit in time for everyone.  The last night after dinner we were all able to just sit out on the back patio and relax for a little bit together. He makes us feel loved, and very proud.  It was hard to say goodbye, and of course I cried.  

I worked at Neighborhood Ministries on Monday and Tuesday and will again today.  There is lots to be done getting ready for summer programs.  500 + inner city kids will be all over the place for 2 full weeks.  Worship, skits, crafts, lunch, field trips, swimming, etc.  It is hot, tiring and wonderful.  I will miss being in the middle of it all this year.  There is more after the 2 weeks... Jr High, High School, mountain camp, etc and I will be able to get bits and  pieces of it all.  Right now there are summer interns all over the place.  They have been painting, cleaning, sorting crafts supplies, making phone calls to help plan field trips, carnival day and Lake Day.  

The activity level is great to be around.  AND the focus is not me!  Yesterday I made all kinds of calls asking for boat owners to come to Canyon Lake and give kids boat rides, and caught up a bit on my boss's scheduling.  It went really fast.

Tomorrow is the new type of chemo, and it takes longer so I will be there for 4 hours.  It should be easier than the last four, and so I am looking forward to the next 2 months being better! I will let you know how it goes.  Here is a thumbs up in anticipation of the next four sessions.

Carmine