It’s been a tough week. I’ve been dealing with dizziness, fatigue, pain, and brain fog a lot. Spent last Friday at the doctors trying to figure it out. They’ve scheduled me for an MRI and some vertigo tests this Friday. Then we should know something, I hope. We had a good weekend. Yesterday, Kenna was sick with a 102.4 temp, and spent the day throwing up. She if feeling fine today. I really hope I don’t get it. It was awful.

All that being said, what I want this blog to focus on is family. We do for family. I’m lucky to be in such a wonderful family that is close and helpful to each other. We like to see each other succeed. We don’t bicker and try to do better than someone else. I have always been very proud to be a part of my family.

This week, family has been a big theme. My parents have both come through for me in the past, and are coming through for me again. We are working on a big endeavor, and they are backing us all the way. So very thankful for them.

My cousin, who is going to be 20 on Friday was life flighted to OHSU on Saturday. She has a severe infection that is destroying the tissue in her leg. Our family is surrounded around her, supporting her and praying. Her little beautiful baby girl is just over a month old.

This made me reflect on when I was first going through Chemo in Texas. My daughter and granddaughter flew down to be with me for three weeks, and then my mother flew down and spent another four weeks with us. The next year I had back surgery, and my daughter and granddaughter flew down again and stayed another four weeks. While my mom was with us, my aunt and uncle helped take care of my grandma, and do the things my mom had been doing. I just love how family is there for you when you are in need.

On the flip side, I love being there for family. Granted, I’m a little more limited than I used to be, I am happy to help any one of my family members in need. I’ve helped with kids, places to stay, and more throughout my life. I hope to be in a position to help out again!

For now, I can pray and send positive thoughts, and a supportive shoulder to those who need me.

I hope this blog makes sense…they do have me on some other meds now and I’m a tad foggy.