sometimes life as a homeschool mom has nothing whatsoever to do with school and all to do with home. home is certainly where I am happy to be this evening. I am sitting at the computer, trying to sort out my thoughts, waiting for Neal to come home from his work Christmas party.
I need to share some tears with him.
first, the happy week. I simply cannot let any more time go by without sharing with you my dad's incredible news. he went to see his oncologist for his regular 6 month checkup which includes the standard let's see how the 8 cm tumor in your lung is doing x-ray, only to be informed that it is GONE! all that remains is some scar tissue, which, incidentally, my mom also has since she had a bout with pneumonia a few winter's back. how many ways can I say God, You are completely awesome.
then, upon returning from my murder mystery night, I checked my e-mail to find the message I had been praying for weeks now never to find. Neal's twenty-seven year old cousin passed away, from cancer, just this afternoon. such sadness fills my understanding (or lack thereof) and it will take some time to process and mourn.
and still, how many ways can I say God, You are completely awesome.
because He IS.
