Another one bites the dust

I went on my first real bike ride of the Summer yesterday with Ishell, my lovely neighbor, and Andrew. We were having a wonderful time riding through the Washington Arboretum until we came to a cross walk & a car didn't stop for me. Ouch.

Luckily I wasn't going too fast, but I fell over & landed on my left leg pretty hard. Didn't break anything, but I think I'll have some lovely bruises just in time for skirt weather here in Seattle.

The leg is fine, it was just scary.

Looks like Dad will have his consultation on July 9th & then the surgery a week later. He told me he didn't mind if I skipped out on coming down. He said,"I don't want you to see me all laid up & start crying again. Just come up another time when we can do something fun."

So, that's what I'll do. I'd like to be there, but he's right, I'd just get upset & fight with my sister.

Speaking of, Malen is planning a trip to see me in September. I've got a few ideas of things for us to do, but I think she'll just be happy to be away from work.

A beautiful day

Even though it is in the 50s here & rainy, I am having one of the best days of my life. I am embracing all things today.

My dad called me at 8am to let me know that his prostate cancer has not spread & that doctor's can remove it fairly easily. He will have to travel to Shreveport Louisiana for the surgery, but he seemed in really good spirits.

I'm thinking that I will fly down to Shreveport & drive him back, but it depends on what he wants. I don't want to smother him with my undying love. He knows. I remind myself most days that the people in my life know that I love them.

I have a niece, two sisters, a husband, a father, a grandmother, a best friend, and people that I can talk to. I feel incredibly lucky & satisfied today. It is the first time in a long time that I have felt like this & I'm going to wallow in it all day.