Hooky I felt like I was playing hooky on Tuesday. I left town on the 7th day after chemo. It was my last chemo, but there was a good chance I would get a call saying my white blood count was low and they would be sending over my nurse to draw blood. I kept my fingers crossed and left town. Day 1 I just left for 2 days, with Don and "The Engaged Kids" to go hunting for wedding venues. But it felt daring. I'm usually a good rule follower and I'm in a medical study after all. But I lucked out. They never called. On the first day, we just visited one place in Austin. The weather was lovely, the kind you hope for on a wedding day. But the venue was too rustic. Day 2 After a night at the cabin, we got an early start and hit 6 different options in the Hill Country. The air was dry, but the temps were near 90 and I was feeling in a weak state by the 4:00 appointment. But, I got to see them all and there was time to ponder all we'd seen, on the drive home to Sugar Land. Pondering I felt lucky to be able to zone out in the backseat with dear Lola. I forget how soothing it is to just stroke fur... over and over. I had a lot of thinking time and I kept reminding myself about how lucky I am, with timing of this wedding. When Scott and Chali became engaged last March, they could have aimed for a fall wedding, 2016. I had felt pretty wiped out just wandering leisurely around venues. What if I'd been playing a Mother-of-the-Groom role, at an actual wedding! Decision Made! So the Future Bride & Groom, ended up choosing a venue and the wedding will be next fall! They made a perfect choice and I couldn't be happier for them. They have so many things to think about. What an exciting year ahead! Me? I'm just glad I'll have some kind of hair on my head!
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Lorrie
10/15/2016 11:07:21 am
Oh hooray! Next fall will be perfect! I'm so glad you were able to see all the choices. But my gosh, 6 venues in a day, anyone would be wiped out at 4pm! Good job, mom of groom! 😘
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Beth
10/15/2016 02:41:52 pm
Yes! I can't believe next fall! I'm so glad I got to go along for the visits and they all encouraged me to take it easy here and there. And.. I must admit... some of these venues were just a couple min drive from each other. :) But I'm thrilled to have been a part of it!
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