Sorry I haven't written in a few days but it has been a jam-packed weeekend!!
First off - me, the kids, my mom and Chris' parents all went to La Jolla shores on Friday to welcome Chris back from his 620 mile bike ride from San Francisco to San Diego. The Challenged Athletes Foundation (CAF) Qualcomm Million Dollar Challenge was finally at it's last day. It was really nice at the beach and the whole group rode in together. It was awesome and inspiring to see all of them cross that finish line! What a huge accomplishment - especially to those who did this amazing journey on a hand-cycle, with one leg/arm, etc... There was even a tandem bike who had a blind person sitting in the back and the front rider was their eyes for the journey. I am humbled, once again, by those who have had some difficult challenges in their life and have prevailed by not letting their situation stop them from living life to its fullest! Chris finished this race, 2 years and 4 months, from his near-fatal accident. I think if anyone ever doubted his ability to get back 100%, he just proved that it's possible. I am VERY proud of him and all those that rode with him as a team. CAF ROCKS!!!
Other than that, Friday was more phone calls and then working more on my appeal. I am planning on meeting with the attorney mid-week, giving him my appeal and then sending it off! I should know an answer in the next 1-2 weeks if Sharp will cover or deny my treatment. Start sending me some good energy and prayers (I know a lot of you do every day and I am GRATEFUL!!!!)
Now - as for "Laughter is the best medicine".......
This weekend was my 20th High School Reunion. GO EAGLES!! I was a 1989 graduate of San Pasqual High School in Escondido. If there is one thing I can say about the class I graduated with, it's one thing - we were quite a unique group. A lot of my friends I practically grew up with - kindergarten through our senior year. I have kept in touch with some of my really close friends but things like Facebook has really taken 'keeping in touch' to a whole new level. LOVE FB!!
Our class had a LOT of fun people. A lot of teachers hated us and some just 'got' us. We were quite a rowdy group but one thing was for sure - we had a blast.
So, Friday night was kind of the 'ice-breaker' party at my friend Andre's house. He hosted it at his parent's house (one I partied at many-a-time!). :) It was fun and I laughed quite a bit talking and catching up with some people. The night was surreal in some ways - it just brought you back to that 'time' and reminded me of so many fun times with a lot of cool people!
Saturday night was the more 'formal' event at the DoubleTree downtown (nice place) and that was fun too! Dancing, seeing a lot more faces and coming to the reality that I have been out of high school for 20 YEARS!! No way???!!! Boy does time fly...
I really needed this fun time - to forget about 'that darn thing in my head' and to just relax a little. Me, Kim, Cindy and Blair ( aka: The 4 BB's - Bad Brunettes - yes, totally dorky but we were in high school!!) all roomed together Saturday night and we had some good laughs - I LOVE YOU ladies!!! :) I also had several people come up to me and just wish me well, give me a big hug and/or tell me that I was in their prayers. I know I have said this before but it really, truly humbles me when I am overcome by such kindness. Thanks so much to all of you out there who are helping me through this and I really mean this when I say that I can 'feel' all your love and support around me!! THANK YOU! :)
So the weekend came and went - another 10 years have come and gone and we'll all do it again in 2019! Sunday was relaxing (ok - not much sleep and some drinking do not go well w/this lady anymore! I feel old!!) :( Chris and I took the babies to the beach and just hung out. If you were in San Diego on Sunday, you would know that the weather was just absolutely BEAUTIFUL!! I love this town!! Back to healthy eating and focusing on my mission! :)
Today's Daily Affirmation:
"I tell you the truth, if you have faith as small as a mustard seed, you can say to this mountain, "Move from here to there" and it will move. Nothing will be impossible to you." - Matthew 17:20.
"I gotta feeling........" (you know, my theme song) :) - mountains will be moving in the next few weeks. Stay strong with me and my victory will also be yours.
Hugs and good-night!
Rachelle
It was so good to see you! You look amazing and haven't changed! Glad you had such a good time....my feet still hurt!
ReplyDeleteSending you all my best!