Today was pajama day for this decade--Fred (the lump) and I just took a day off.
After yesterdays emotional upheaval I needed today--yesterday was very demotivational.
Today, I had to get some serious stuff done, but for some reason or most excellent excuse, the most I got ready for today was my teeth. My hair remained in a ponytail, my pajamas, stayed in place.
The most serious of my tasks was to get myself packed for a trip I am taking. I am sure this is going to be a shock to most people, but it makes perfect sense to me.
I am headed back to New York....I am so excited to go, so disappointed to leave Kent.
The Emmanuel Church Next Gen Ministries Elevate group, along with leaders Dan Massey, Pastor Ben McGilvray and I are headed to New York, Wednesday morning.
The Dr. Biberdorf gave me the go ahead (and yes, I checked his first name is Darren, not Justin...) He said, avoid large crowds, get rest, protect your immune system, it's compromised.
I asked him if he's been to New York. Sometimes, you run into a crowd.
I will do my level best to protect myself, I have a great excuse for getting out of work, its been working like a charm here at home:
- While trying to back up the car yesterday, Max was mocking my ability, I answered: Hey, it's because of the cancer.
- After dinner last night, I said, I can't do dishes, I have cancer.
So I am taking stuff from the health food store to bolster my immune system, I am in good spirits, despite the hair and pajamas, and I am getting plenty of rest for these last couple of days before we head off to New York.
I arrive home from New York on the 17th and then I am slated for surgery on the 18th. I know the health care system well enough to know that I may be bumped from that schedule--but I can't help but think that this is all so providential. I think this is just such amazing timing. What a great distraction this trip will be!
I won't be sad to see Fred go, but he is a part of me.....not a welcomed part of me but attached to me he is!
While in New York, I am not sure if I can post everyday or even every other day. When at the New York School of Urban Ministry (NYSUM) in 2008 they had dial up. :(
So, prepping for New York it is, I can't wait to see my kids, it's been a terribly long 7 months without them!
http://nysum.org/
http://www.emmanuelnet.ca/next-gen/
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