what have I been doing?

The last few days I have been incredibly productive; I got everything cleaned that I needed to, bridal shower invitations bought, filled out, and addressed, I got some financial stuff taken care of, I got both of my bridesmaids dresses (though I still have to get Stacy's altered this week so it's ready by the wedding).... I have gotten a lot of sleep too!

Man, I haven't written in a while. Nothing has really happened recently besides wedding planning stuff. It's very stressful to be Maid of Honor in 2 weddings this summer. I know that the bridal showers & bachelorette stuff is sitting on my shoulders. I hate that none of the bridesmaids really know each other too well in either wedding too; I know I'll be the one paying for decorations, food, etc for both of them. But luckily I probably won't be Maid of Honor in anymore weddings. Bridesmaids, yes. But not MOH. It really truly was wonderful seeing Stacy last weekend though and getting to plan some stuff/getting filled in on all of the wedding events. Gosh, I cannot believe she's getting married in a MONTH!!!!!! I am so freaking stoked for them. They are the most beautiful couple ever. They're going to make gorgeous babies.

I have been to Olivet two of the past 3 weekends. It's been wonderful to see everyone and spend time with them. It's always so stressful though because everyone wants to spend time with me, and I feel like I'm disappointing people by not spending more time with them and less time with the others. Oh well. At least I made an effort to see them at all, right?

I got a phone call a few days ago; Joe is back in the hospital. :-( He was admitted with lower extremity weakness- he hasn't really been able to walk at home. After an MRI & CT scan, they discovered that the tumor has spread down his spinal column (on the inside). The radiation oncologists are very confident that they can get rid of it with 10 treatments, so he started his first one today. Good news is that they don't see tumor in his brain! But I really hope they get rid of this...... I've gone up to see him the past 2 nights, and probably will again tonight. How pathetic is that? Even on my days off I spend every night up there. It's been great visiting with him though, and his friend Bill, who came to spend the week in the hospital with him so Jeanine could get some rest at home (she's the principal of a grade school- Bill is retired). Those two men are hilarious together. I think it's absolutely incredible that they were GRADE SCHOOL friends.... and here they are 60+, still best friends. I adore Bill; he too is a wonderful Christian man who I've had quite a few wonderful discussions with recently.

I bought a few movies this week; Slumdog Millionaire, Marley & Me, John Q, and We Are Marshall. I bought Slumdog because of all the hype & recognition it's gotten. I wasn't disappointed with it, so to say, but I don't see what the big deal was about. Yeah, it was good, but I probably wouldn't have bought it, had I rented it first. I love love love John Q though, and haven't been able to find it in stores, so I ordered that & Marley online. I'm going to watch Marley & Me, as well as We are Marshall tonight. I'll let you know what I think.

I am spending Easter at one of my patients' house. He and his wife invited me over for Easter dinner (lunch). I work Saturday night so it's going to be hard to stay up all Sunday morning & afternoon at their house, but it'll be nice to see them. It'll be nice to spend the holidays with a family too. I'm a bit intimidated though, because like ALL of their families are going to be there. And I don't know any of them. I would rather spend Easter with a family I was more comfortable with. Joe invited me, and I wanted to say yes badly, but I don't want to go back on my word to Pat. I know they'd be disappointed. Ande also just tried inviting me, which would be INCREDIBLE to spend it with her family; I love her family dearly. Her parents are amazing Christians, and her brothers are hilarious. Ugh, if only their timing had been better........