A Break Before Chemo

My niece has four daughters so I have been able to watch the interaction of four females. Quite interesting to watch because you see the conflicts as well as the love. They protect each other and yet call each other on actions that they think are wrong. Comments can be hurtful but get out of the way if they see someone else verbally attacking a sister.

Four friends went to the Grand Canyon...all females. We have been friends for nine to fifteen years. None of us had been to the Grand Canyon and we all wanted to experience it. It sounded like a way to rejuvenate before chemo begins...or was it.

Four of us are friends

Three of us are single

Three of us live in Kent

But four of us are friends

Four of us are women
Three of us are over 50
Three of us raised daughters
But four of us are friends

Four of us have one child who is married

Three of us have grandchildren

Three of us have "grown up" sons

But four of us have children

Four of us love animals

Three of us love dogs

Three of us have pets

But four of us enjoy animals

Four of us traveled to the Grand Canyon

Three of us left someone at home

Three of us had stress calls from home

But four of us remained at the Grand Canyon

Four of us rode a helicopter

Three of us were afraid

Three of us took pictures

But four of us enjoyed the flight

Four of us drove to Las Vegas

Three of us gambled

Three of us had "alone time"

But four of us enjoyed the lights

Four of us had conflicts

Three of us went to a musical

Three of us went to another part of town

But four of us did something we wanted to do

Four of us have faith in God

Four of us believe in the power of prayer

Four of us saw the awesomeness of God's creation

Four of us are thankful for our trip

The Lord allowed this trip for many reasons. One, because I may not be able to travel during chemo. Another to share the beauty of the Grand Canyon. But, also to draw us closer and to have a clearer understanding of each other. This road I am on will not be easy for any of my family or friends. The more we understand each other, the stronger we will be. As my young niece wisely said, "Sometimes all those things, even the bad, will turn out to be a good memory." This cancer journey will definitely have and has had some bumps but I do believe that it will be a good memory of strength, love, and friendship.