Another week down

Here we come to the close of another week.  They go by way too fast.  Let's see.....

Mars is still in the hospital going through her recovery roller coaster.  Ultimately, she is making forward steps but it is not a smooth or easy steps.  I've spent quite a bit of time at the hospital helping them through the process of dealing with cancer and all the emotions that goes with that.  This is also really the first time they've faced a serious medical situation so it has been tough getting through the recovery process for them.  I hope I've been able to help them work through it.

Unfortunately, Philip came down with a cold on Tuesday.  By Thursday, I was feeling it myself.  After last Fall's experience, I'm honestly terrified of getting sick.  I've been doing my Vitamin C, more rest, lots of liquids, and Zicam.  So far, it doesn't seem to have spread to a full blown illness but I feel it could any minute.  I've stayed away from both John and Mars until I am better.  The last thing they need is for Mars to get sick.  I know they would never forgive me if I got Mars sick.

Work  has blown up and been totally crazy.  I've been working late into the night in my attempt to stay caught up.  I have some very pressing deadlines the end of the month.  With my production cycles, next week I need to hand them off or I won't make it...which is not an option in my work world.  Luckily I think I will make it...with the heavy work load I've balanced this week.

I also worked so hard to finish my book club book.  We read "Unbroken".  I didn't start it until last Saturday.  It is 400 pages.  After hospital visits and late night work, I would lay in bed until my eyes just wouldn't stay open one more minute.  I finished it yesterday!!  I was so excited.  But then I couldn't go to book club tonight because of my cold.  I didn't think it would be fair to share it with everyone.

This weekend, I'm in another online scrapbook crop.  I have some photos left over from the last class to work on but I also have all the holiday photos and Philip's Eagle ceremony photos I'm anxious to work on.  I did get my photos ordered this evening.  I hope they are the right size and work out okay.  I still need to finish up  my journaling on my pages from 2013 before I forget what I was going to say.  Then of course, I want to get them into my book!

It has been a fast and furious week.  Although I tried to stay balanced, I did get a little stretched.  I wouldn't change it for the world but I plan to spend the weekend taking it easy and resting as much as possible.

I hope everyone had a great week and a fantastic weekend!