James graduated from preschool today! It was such a cute afternoon, with a little graduation ceremony, a picnic and a visit from his teacher that is on maternity leave and her beautiful baby girl. James also got an award for being the "Class Collector." I.e. he picks up stuff everywhere they go to add to his "collections." Most of his collections end up in the bottom of the washing machine, but if you know James there are little places all around the house where he keeps his "collections." I hope he doesn't end up an episode of Hoaders one day!
On a more personal note, my surgery is one week from today and I am getting a little nervous. We are planning on going to Michigan tomorrow night for a few days to enjoy some time as a family. I hope it works as distraction, because even today, I couldn't help saying a little prayer to God as I was watching James "graduate" that I would be able to see him and his sister graduate from lots of things. I know no one has a guarantee to see or do anything, but when faced with something like this, it is both a blessing and a curse. It gives you time to say and do things that you might not ever, but it makes everything have a little bit of bittersweetness too. Hopefully, when I am through with this year, I will no longer feel this way. A friend of my mom's told her that I should never give cancer any power, it has no power. I try to remember this, but on days like today, it is kind of hard. I will make it through this though.
Thank you for your continued support and prayers!
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Hi Kari!
Tell James congratulations for us on his graduation from pre-school! I chuckled about Jame's collections: There is an episode of Charlie and Lola about creating a collection and Joel adopted the idea too. At first it started off small, with sea shells, and then it became a little crazy with just about every toy in the house reassigned to a new location for a collection. Fortunately it was a phase :) We are back in order now. About your surgery, please know we will be thinking of you, sending positive thoughts and prayers. I admire your strength and nerves are to be expected. You are in our hearts! Very, very big hugs!
Jocelyne, Mark, and Joel
Congratulations to James! Do NOT worry-we will all be there to celebrate James and Katie's accomplishments!
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