Pink Ribbons Everywhere….

In this entry I mentioned my cousin Michelle’s fight with breast cancer.  Im sad to report that Michelle passed away yesterday.  They had gone to Germany for the experimental treatment and had been there for just a few months.  I think they left just before Christmas.  The plan was for her mom to be there the first 6 months and then her dad would come up for the next 6 months.  They didnt even make it through the first 6 months.  Infact, her dad was flying up there yesterday, its an 18 hour flight and he hadnt even made it to Germany yet before she passed.  Her brother was supposed to fly out today because they called him and said he needed to get there she wasnt going to be with us much longer.  Apparently the cancer had spread to her brain in recent weeks, she had gotten too sick to continue with her medications.  One day she would be fine, the next day she wouldnt know who anyone was.  

You know, I wasnt very close to Michelle, but apart of me is angry with her husband Lee.  He refused to bring her home until the Drs said there was no hope at all.  He allowed Michelle to stay there, suffer and die because of his selfishness.  Her children were in a strange country watching their mom suffer and die.  Michelle didnt get to say goodbye to anyone, no one got to say goodbye to her, her father and brother were on the way but didnt make it.  Lee should have brought her home weeks ago just to die in comfort.  What about the children?  You know Michelles mom and Lee are distraught so who is comforting the children the way they really need to be comforted?  I just, I dont know.  I can appreciate what he was trying to do, I can understand it, but at the same time, I think it was selfish.  Who am I to say things like that though, what would I do in that situation?!?!?!

Im thinking of finding something pink to wear to the funeral. I’ll try to get mom and Kris to do the same, maybe Stephen, dad, John, Billy and Justin as well.  I think it would be a nice gesture.

Ok, enough with sad talk. Yesterday I worked the election, was VERY slow, but went VERY smooth.  I had a great time.  We used the electronic voting machines for the first time ever and it went really well.  It was a good day.

Stephen, mom dad and I are supposed to go to the Rodeo this weekend.  Its go Tejano day, so we wont be staying for the concert.  I just wanted Stephen to get to go.  We have free parking and will be in the suites.  Thats cool.  Free food and stuff.  YAY!!

Stephen hasnt gotten the results from his stress tests yet. 

Heathers sister is running for fair queen again this year, she nearly got it last year.  I wanna take Stephen to that as well.  Introduce him to new people and such.

Last night I stayed at mom and dads, I didnt get home till around 11 from the election, trying to drive all the way to Stephens would have not been smart.  So this morning Im in the bathroom brushing my teeth and I hear Justin come running in, he asked mom where I was then came and knocked on the bathroom door.  I guess he saw my truck outside and wanted to see me.  It made me happy that he came in looking specifically for me.  I wonder if we can take him to the Rodeo on Sunday.  Nah, that wouldnt be smart.  I wanna spend a day with him.  We shall see what works out.

I guess thats all for now.  Enjoy yourself!