The beast.

I spent yesterday with one of my most favorite people.....she is the mom of a very dear, old friend. I also got a peek into the life of living with a beast, too. You see, my friend has cancer. I took her yesterday to have tests and scans done so that the doctors can determine whether or not she is "healthy" enough to have her own , hopefully healthy, stem cells extracted. Then they will dose her up good with poison chemo and replace the healthy stem cells with the hopes that they will generate more healthy stem cells (I think). I have known plenty of people that have had cancer. I have helped and visited those people, too. But, never directly, like I did yesterday. Hospitals and sick people don't bother me much. I just feel like I need a bath when I get home. But seeing my friend have to go through all of that yesterday.....sort of bothered me. She is exhausted.....and the medicine that she has to take to keep her "healthy enough" for this procedure....it sucks. I am thankful that she allowed me to be with her yesterday. Even though the mission was about as unpleasant as it could possibly be, I had a great time with her. Days like yesterday make me thankful for so many things.....I love my friend for reminding me of those things.....
On a brighter note, the sun is shining! Today is 7 mile day and I am ready! Also, I have booked my flight to Florida in May! Anyone that wants to climb aboard in my suitcase.....c'mon!