Chillin with E

So, to make sure that I am making the most of Florida, I went to hang out with E. (Well, actually she placed a perfectly timed call and asked me if I wanted to hang out....but anyway.)
It worked out great since I hit an all time low. Thursday a family member was laid to rest and that evening I got the phone call that one of my little cousins has leukemia (an initial diagnosis). Needless to say, I did not take my first tragedy away from the family very well. This news was followed by frantic phone calls sent out to friends for support. Ten phone calls and a forty minute wait later, Captain finally came through.

I got pretty pitiful and even though I felt bad since no one was there for immediate support, I felt even worse knowing that I was putting my pain before that of the rest of the family. (What did my personality test say? Oh. Yeah. Empathetic to a fault.) Now I am getting my support/distraction time with E while awaiting more news.

Pray for little Bret. The specific diagnosis is not in, but prayers are appreciated. He's so little, and we love him so much.

P.S. to family members: Yes, none of you received a phone call from me Thurs night. I needed someone to cry AT not cry WITH. It's a mild difference, but it is there. I know you are always there......