Friends...

I haven't added much to the blog since I started teaching again. It's hard enough to raise a family, work and keep up with the household stuff like laundry, dishes, vacuuming, sweeping, etc, but recently I have a friend who found out in less than a week that she has fourth stage cancer and it seems like serving is the number one priority.
It's true that you don't really appreciate things until they're gone, like your health, your home, your ability to drive. Spending time with Shelley has been very rewarding. Unbelievably, by serving, I have somewhat more energy at nights - sounds surreal, but true. I have spent time, time that I never thought I had, giving, of energy that I never thought I had, to comfort a friend. And it feels great! Only the Lord knows what her future holds, but through this unfortunate experience, it has created unity and given strength to all those around her. I admire her for going through this painful disease and hope that we can all realize how special each person and each minute is, and that we should spend it serving those around us.