I was listening to a mixed playlist today at the pottery studio. The pottery wheel was turning almost on its own; I made a few mugs and a bowl. The feel of the clay between my fingers, the hum of the wheel, the chatter from the other people in the studio – it was all so normal.
I was on autopilot thinking about doing the dishes and what’s for dinner and how I had to submit all the insurance paperwork for Jax’s last MRI…and then I remembered that tomorrow we have to talk to an oncologist. I couldn’t breathe, my heart was racing. Was this a panic attack?
The Grateful Dead song Truckin’ came on the radio – the chorus to that song goes “lately it occurs to me what a long, strange trip it’s been.”
It has been a long and scary journey for our family. Each time we think we’re in the clear, we get hit with something new that sends us reeling again. No wonder I’m so worried about tomorrow’s appointment with the neuro-oncologist and the neurosurgeon!
But then I heard Bobby sing “hang it up and see what tomorrow brings.”
I was finally catching my breath. There’s no use worrying about things I can’t change. What ever tomorrow brings, we will be ok. Jax will be ok.
I sponged some water on my clay and the wheel turned again. I’ll just keep “truckin’ on.”
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Gang – I know we ask this a lot, but if you have any extra positive thoughts, would you please send them our way tomorrow? All of your prayers and positive thoughts really help lift us up during scary times like this. ❤
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An Early Start 
Just sent you an email … our daughter survived her JPA and it was removed almost 10 months ago. God is good 🙂
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Thanks for reaching out – I just read your email. Medical technology is so amazing! Glad to hear your daughter is recovering well. I followed your Facebook page for her. 🙂
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Thinking of you and Baby Jax today more than ever. We pray for you all each and every day. Every picture and every post puts a smile on our face. Hang on there, sing a song, think of your Mom and say a big prayer…..but most of all, your just being there is all he will ever need. Love ❤ you all and thinking positive thoughts……..Love and Hugs mo
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Thanks for all of your encouragement and positive thoughts, Kathy!
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Always thinking of you and your family. Will be thinking of your family and praying for your family tomorrow and always.
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Thank you, Jen. It was so great seeing you guys last weekend!
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Sending all of our healing vibes and best energy your way. So glad you found your peaceful spot. May it remain within reach. You’ve got this, mama, and what a lucky dude Jax is to have you caring for him.
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Thank you – I have to work really hard at finding peace these days, so when it appears, I get really excited! 🙂 Thanks for the positive thoughts!
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Leave it to Bobby!!! And as he also says, “The sun gonna shine in my back door someday..”
Sending love and positivity tomorrow and every day that is needed. Love you honey.
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I remember the mixed CD you made me called “Bobby Fans Are People, Too!” Hahaha – thanks for always putting a smile on my face. 🙂
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Will be thinking of all of you tomorrow…and every day!
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Thank you, Heather!
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As I read this Penny is sitting in her high chair with markers and a sippy cup – that photo made me smile. I’m glad the Dead kicked on to help mellow the mood. We’ll have a Grateful Dead dance party tomorrow and send our positive grooves your way!!
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Gotta love a Grateful Dead dance party! Hope you guys had fun – thanks for the positive thoughts.
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