This is the 'Celebrate Bell' which hangs in the hallway on the long walk to one of the two radiation rooms in the cancer center. Each day, I see many of the same patients. Yesterday, one of those patients got to ring this bell, which signifies the end of her treatment. I had no idea who she was, yet I was so happy for her! I wanted to give her a big hug and only wish I knew her story. I'm assuming that she, like most of the patients there, was probably undergoing chemo, in addition to the radiation. It's a humbling site to see both men and women - young, old, black, white and all other races - silently and valiantly fighting their battles. I say little prayers in my heart for them, and all those, who need extra blessings right now. The spirit is definitely present there!
Afterward, I got to meet up with two of my all-time favorite people, Carrie Merrill & Barb Jensen. And can you believe, we just chatted so much that I forgot to take a single picture?! Oh, but don't you fret, I drummed up some old ones:
Our Women of Steel Relay team (From left: Me, Barb, Carrie,
Andrea and Aja - Rebecca must've been running her heart out)
Carrie and her hubby. Yes, he always smiles that big.
His laugh is even bigger ;)
Barb and her hubs, Mike after the St. George Half Marathon
Jan. 2011. She rocked it!
Barb and her twins. We love those crazy boys!
Aubrey and Eden are best buds!
These two awesome ladies have a special place in my heart. We live in the same neighborhood and became friends because of our kids, but have remained friends because they are like my 'adopted sisters'. Together, the three of us have been involved in carpool groups, bowling league, lunch bunch, running races, school volunteering, ethnic date-night group (yup, you read right!), birthday parties, swapped kids too many times to count, served in callings together, vacationed together, and I could go on and on. They are the kind of friends who I could chat with for hours and hours and never run out of things to talk about (and those of you who know Barb know that girl can talk. haha. But she is just as good of a listener, too). I look up to these ladies as mothers, as faithful latter-day saints, as intelligent women (the amount of books they read is insane!) and as friends. I'm lucky to have them in my life!
We went to Smashburger in Draper. If you haven't been to Smashburger, you really should try it (FYI - It got its name because it literally smashes their ground beef just before grilling). They serve burgers and chicken sandwiches, salads, and some unique sides like veggie frites and fried pickles. Carrie and I decided to each order a sandwich and share. She got the Goat Cheese and Cucumber Chicken sandwich - all healthy and stuffed with spinach, balsamic vinaigrette on a whole wheat bun. It was super excellent. I, however, ordered the Beehive Chicken sandwich topped with cheddar cheese, bacon and extra greasy [and glorious] fried haystack onions. Cuz I love me some good 'ol greasiness every now and then.
Anyway, Carrie and I had to rush out of there to make it to the 5th grade girls Maturation Program. Let me tell you what a bundle of fun that was. Let's just say that some things are always funny! Bahahaha!
Thanks, Carrie and Barb. Love you girls to the moon and back!
Aly
3 comments:
I'm sooo glad we're neighbors, but even more glad that we are friends :)!
Glad we could go to lunch! You are definitely one of my besties! Btw the post I deleted corrected my besties to beasties . Couldn't have that:)
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