Getaway!

Next week I've got more appointments and tests and scans and might be starting chemo. So, this might be my last "normal" weekend for a long time. My very sweet cousin and his awesome wife wanted to do something but live far away. They surprised us with a little trip overnight to SLC. Something doable, but still getting away. It was wonderful! Jim and I haven't been away together in probably 8 years. Sad but true. We went to movies and dinner and stayed in a fun room and had treats. We went to Temple Square and saw the lights and walked around City Creek. 

And the best thing is that we really had a great time together. You know how life just takes over your relationship sometimes. I'm really going to need his support and closeness. It's going to be rough physically and emotionally. I'm SO thankful for the chance to have this weekend with him.

I'm also SO grateful for my sisters and their willingness to stay with my kids. That's not easy when you have kids of your own to take care of. I had others offer to help as well. 

All of the offers for help and support in so many different ways makes such a big difference. I wonder what women do when they have to go through this, especially with little kids at home, without the support system. I am truly blessed.