The day started out normal, like any other day. It's Christian's last day off...he'll be returning to work on Monday. We have been discussing him taking another week off, but we're still not sure. We spent the morning hanging out...breakfast, play...the usual. Nap time came soon after. Then we got a phone call from Christian's mom. She woke up and couldn't feel one side of her face, and it was drooping down. She was afraid she'd had a stroke or something during the night, but of course we couldn't be sure. She and his dad were off to the hospital to get everything checked out. I could see how worried and upset Christian was about it all day and I just felt horrible...I just kept reminding him that we can't jump to conclusions and we just have to wait and see what the doctors say.
In the meantime, we had to get ready because tonight is Relay night. I am incredibly bummed that I can't actually participate this year...but, I want to at least make an appearance, be there for the team pictures and the kick off and spend a little time there. It's such a great cause and I'm so happy to be a part of it. Actually being at Relay and seeing all of the survivors and people who have been touched by Cancer really makes you appreciate things a little more. I had set a personal goal to raise $250.00 this year, and I just barely made that raising $255.00. It really makes me sad that more people don't donate, but what can you do. I'm so grateful for those who did donate though...Mom, Dad, Aunt Lynn, Aunt Mary Ann, Jessica, Kelly, Michelle, Melissa, Brad, Jamie, Alice, Sue...it's means a lot to have your support!!!
While at Relay, we got a phone call from Christian's dad. The results were finally in and it turns out his mom has Bell's Palsy. It's actually a good thing as it usually clears up all on it's own and can most often be prevented with some medication. So, no stroke or anything horrible like that. After the phone call it was like Christian was a whole new person...like this huge weight had been lifted off his shoulders. Thank goodness for small miracles!!
We finally packed up and headed home...I was really upset to be leaving, but had my own little miracle to get home and take care of!
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