FROM, YOUR HONEY GIRL

Just wanted to take a minute and give a shout out to my mommy...Iris!

She is a very strong and incredible woman.  5 years ago...ovarian cancer hit her but she hit back harder.  Last week...thyroid cancer came at her and she's throwing punches!!

I only wish that I could be there with her for this fight...rub her shoulders, spray water in her mouth, help her knock it out completely!

But alas...I am here.  Loving, thinking, praying from a distance.  My heart aches and sadness fills my mind.  I should be there helping take care of her. What does brings me comfort is knowing that there are people in Alamosa who are taking good care of her while she recovers from surgery to remove her thyroid.  Another thing that brings me comfort is my mom's faith.  She doesn't doubt that everything will be ok.  

But I know that she is in a lot of pain and has moments when little negative thoughts creep into her mind... 

So for those moments, I say these things to my mom...

You are a woman of good courage

and deep strength.

You are a woman of immense love

and overwhelming goodness.

You are a woman of extreme faith

and unfailing integrity.

You are a woman of true beauty

and amazing abilities.

You can do this.

Thank you to everyone that is helping her through this.  To my family who of course shows unconditional love and support to her.  To my mom's co-workers that make her take care of herself and ignore her stubbornness. You've helped save her life, twice now.  I am eternally grateful for that.

I know that she is in good hands...even without me there.

Rest well this night my sweet mommy, knowing that you are loved, cared for and appreciated.  Knowing that 1700 miles away I am taking care of you in different ways.  And wake up knowing that you will win this fight.