Family Celebrations

I can't even begin to tell you how long it's been since we've spent time with our extended family. Or when we last went to a big celebration. But yesterday, that is exactly what we did.

My Mom rested all week. Oh, well except for the day of her Oncology appointment. On that day, she got a haircut. And we did a little shopping. Went to Target and Walmart. She found this cute dress. And some smaller clothes. But for the entire week, my Mom rested. She had been looking forward to this wedding for a long time. 

This is my Mom with 2 of her sisters and 1 of her brothers. And the groom...my cousin. It was so nice to see family. To get to chat with people we hadn't seen in years! My Mom and I wore our masks almost the entire time. We obviously took them off to eat. Then to snap a few pictures. But we tried to be as safe as possible. 

I know. It's blurry. This was about 11PM. My Mom was having the BEST time! She danced the night away. Honestly, at one point...I sat there crying. Because of her health, I wasn't sure I'd ever see her dancing and enjoying life again. This was such a treat!

We even got to sit with cousins from out of town. It was the first time I met them. But they were so nice. And I enjoyed chatting with the kids. 3 of the 4 of them, have also battled cancer. It really was a nice day. And we stayed pretty late. I think we got home after midnight. After the weather had changed and we almost blew away.

Here is a picture of most of my first cousins and I. Quite a few people let me know...the clock is ticking. I'm the last one standing. But somehow that doesn't sound right. I know I'm the last one to marry and have kids. And as much as I want that...I'm not sure it will ever happen. #LifeAsACaregiver

It's crazy how events like this, as happy as they are, remind you of the things you are missing. I'm missing a life partner. Babies. Oh, babies. But I also know that my Mom needs me. Like my Dad needed me. That keeps me going.

Ironically on Monday evening, another Uncle of mine, had a serious talk with me. How one day, my Mom won't be here. And I'll be alone. Unless I remedy that. But I'm not lying when I say...unless someone falls from the sky...or I meet them in a Doctor's Waiting Room...well...it just ain't happening. And that makes my heart so sad. But today is not for sadness. It's about happiness and family. And maybe some leftover Sanchez tacos and a nap.  💜