Journey and journeying,

Mum's operation is in a few hours. And I'll be spending Christmas Eve, and Christmas and after that in the hospital with mum. I am thinking of the things I can do to cheer her up and interest her.:)

Mum said to me the other day that she would really like me to stay with her during this period , and so I've been doing nothing except hang out with her. U know what I fear most is that she cannot just rest or sit still, she often wants to cook for me. I said no, but she said, that she would be restless and start imagining things. She mentioned how she loved cooking for me.

My mum is such an amazing woman. During this period so many people have called and wished her well. I had no idea she was so adored, she is like "miss popular" and everyone just wants to have a piece of her. I joked with her that she was so hot that she gets all the attention whereever she goes and that I have to queue up to see her. This is partly true because mum is so popular in church that most of the aunties and uncles who met me told me how much of a friend she is to them. I guess I know why I value friendship so much, why, I inherited those values! Good ay? :P

I want to remain cheerful during this period and actually during any period at all. Without a doubt I'd find tears in my eyes and want to hug mum suddenly at intervals but u know me, I'm a drama mama. Can't stop doing a bit of soap.I'm a lucky girl with a set of good hearted parents. They have taught me at a young age that we must love people, even those who hurt and take advantage of us. Old people who have no one and others who have less than us. Thank you God for showing me the right values through my parents, I will never ever forget to practise those qualities even when I am overseas by myself.

Cancer isn't easy, but it reminds us that every single day we have a choice to live life preciously and have a good day, a happy day. And so everyday now is a chance at happy-happier-happiest days. If u're affected by fears of job, people and bad relationships, just remember that everyday, every minute is a chance and choice at happiness. I am glad that my mum, bro and me can sit and hold hands and pray, it has made us closer and tighter as a family. I am glad that my brother is the type of person I would want to be best friends with even if I didn't know him and was a complete stranger. During my times of distress he had stood by my side giving me advice and telling me never to forget they are there to support me. During our time of twin concerns for mummy now, he has shown me how dutiful he is as a son to my mum and a grandson to grandma. These are such important lessons because when I do have kids of my own one day I will tell them exactly to love everyone, even those that hurt u and help those who have less than u and always always remember your family loves u because the greatest love we have comes from God.