The kids didn't come to the funeral today. McK already missed two days this week because she was sick. Brooklyn didn't want to take a chance at lowering her A average :) and Isaac needs to be in school. The funeral was a very nice tribute to my brother-in-law. I learned some things about him today that I'd never heard. Like, how do three 4th graders decided to skip school one day and expect to get away with it? Dan was a good man who dedicated his life to scouting and helping people. And a bagpiper did two musical numbers, IN THE CHAPEL! It was SUPER cool! I told Mat on the way home that I want that too. Not that I'm planning my funeral, but I've always loved the pipes. Something about my British heritage ...
A lady approached me today because she recognized me as Val's sister. She started talking to me about her cancer 15 years ago, and this ... and that ... I can't remember what she said to bring it up, but when I told her I was stage 4, there was almost an audible gasp, like "You poor thing, that's terrible! You're going to die!" So many people don't understand that stage 4 doesn't mean death is imminent. It certainly can be, but not for everyone. I do have good days where I just feel like the average Joe. If I had hair you'd never know I had cancer, because I'm just like everyone else.
So, please don't feel sorry for me. I know a lot of people whose burdens are heavier than mine.
One funny/awesome thing: Brooklyn has decided she loves to bake and make foods she likes. Dinner rolls, scones, brownies in particular. And she takes the initiative to do it! Today when we got home, she announced that she had been to the store, used her own money and bought 3 avocados, one for the next three days. She loves guacamole, she makes awesome guac! She had one while we were gone today, and will have the other two this weekend. I love this girl!
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