A weekend of random ramblings.....

Started Saturday morning off with an 8 mile run and 90 minutes of lifting. Amazing how mind clearing a run can be and yet how many more questions one can come up with.

Everything will be okay.
What are we going to find out April 6th?

Splenda is so remarkable, he's handling this so well.
What if he's not and just can't let it show?

I need to be a nicer wife.
Why do I have to get irritated so easily?

I hope the baby didn't wake up when I left.
Will Tuffy remember he agreed to watch her?

Splenda is actually pretty healthy, this has to be very slowly progressing.
What if it's not?

Why is it so much colder outside at 6:30am than 5:30?
Am I really ready for a half-marathan?
Could I really run another hour straight?

3 hours and a body full of sore and fatigued muscles later, I am feeling hopeful and happy. There is something to be said for exercise and depression. Seriously. Give it a try if you don't already.

Sissy and I spent the morning together. We first hit up the Aquarium. It's a fun little place that she can run around and climb up to see all kinds of different fish and marine life. Her favorites are the sharks and the jellyfish. A hour staring at fish tanks, and $20.00 later in the gift shop and she is one happy little girl.



Of course, a day out with Mimi is never complete without a trip to McSlop shop. She has a new fascination for dipping her fries and chicken nuggats in her chocolate milk.


Huh? Whatev - she at least ate them and after getting lost in the massive playland tunnel, we had to call it a morning.


Had dinner with some good BFF's that night at Texas Roadhouse. Did you know you can just ask for some rolls to go and they give them to you?! No charge?! Sweeeeeet! that means we can drop some off to the sick Shark for a nice get-better prize.

Sunday morning dawned bright and too darn early. Really! With Splenda and Tuffy out the door at 7:30 for early morning Priesthood meeting, that means me and Sissy getting ready all on our own. YIKES!! We went flying in skidding sideways before the opening hymn. Yeah us!
Today was the farewell of one of Splenda's boys - he's going to India! His particular area happens to include one of the worst slums. All I could think about is Slumdog Millionaire. The boy is in for an adventure!
It was also the homecoming of one of our oldest son's really good friends. These boys grew up together, hung out and though went different directions, stayed friends and in touch. C came to hear him and it was so nice to have all 4 of us there. Just missing Elder L! Isn't is amazing to see how these boys/men change in the 2 years that they are gone? Crap! It is just remarkable! Thinking of Elder L......

Sunday night was Birthday Celebration continued..... Sissy's was last Monday, her Daddy's is Tuesday so we threw a little combined celebration with all the fam coming over for cake and ice-cream. And when I say all the fam, I mean ALL THE FAM! My mom and siblings, spouses and children. Splenda's mom, siblings, spouses and children. My house just ain't that big. I think bodies were scattered in every room of the house. LOVE IT!! LOVE IT!! LOVE IT!! Nothing like fam right? Although, not gonna lie, the noise level was a tich out of control. Especiall when Tuffy started in on the drums and the two extra dogs came for a visit. You've seen the movie My Big Fat Greek Wedding? You get the idea.








Had time to process lots of my thoughts about Splenda's diagnosis. First of all, my heart hurts for him. He is ultimately the one facing this and it's hard. Second, I like to think I am a positive thinker and try to look at the bright side, but I am also a realist. It's been a little frustrating with some of the different reactions. I understand everyone reacts differently, but sometimes, others attempts at downplaying the severity, or suggesting miracles, or trying to find loopholes, while I appreciate their good intentions, do nothing other than invalidate our feelings right now. Splenda and I took some time to talk about just that tonight. And we both agree, love the positive thinking, love the expressions of concern and offer of prayers and good thoughts. It means the world to us. Also, love when someone just simply validates that this sucks. 'Nuff said. Just sucks.

I think we are ready to face the next week. We have a while to wait until we meet with the doctor and get more information and proceed with the next steps. Until then, we just go on. Life keeps moving forward and you just have to make the most of every single day.

Things learned over the past two days?
1. Never take life for granted. You really just don't ever know.
2. Research is good, you get lots of helful information, but on the other hand it can also be very disheartening and discouraging. Sometimes you have to back away from the google.
3. Don't make carrot cake from a box mix. It's just not that good. Spend the money and get it from Costo.
4. And finally, Splenda is my hero, my best friend and my one true love. I will literally do anything I can to make this easier for him.

And with that, here's to another week.........