Cyber Monday and a quick Update

Update on my Mom

Before I get into my Cyber Monday fun, I wanted to say a quick thank you to all those who have been praying for my mom.  She is doing much better.  For some background, my mom had a kidney removed almost 2 weeks ago due to a cancerous mass.  The surgery went well but on Tuesday of last week she was rushed to the hospital for what they later determined was kidney failure.  Her remaining kidney couldn't handle the prescription drugs she's been on most of her adult life.  She's been through 4 or 5 rounds of dialysis and has improved considerably.  If things continue to improve she should go home mid week.  It will be a long recovery for her and for someone who loves Christmas as much as her, that's going to be hard but we are all just thankful she is on the mend.  

I've really appreciated the support of my blogger friends. Its been amazing to get tweets and emails from you wishing my mom well!  You all have become such great friends.

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Ok so now on to some Cyber Monday deals! 

Looking for some great gifts for your friends and family or even for yourself?  I have some great deals for you today!

At City Girl creations, I have reduced prices on many of my items.  You can also enjoy 15% off your entire order. 

Use code CYBER15 at check out

Cozy Infinity Scarves
$16

Wool Blend Infinity Scarves
$18

Set of 3 Dish Scrubbies
$8

Swifter Covers
$5

Mini Knitted Mitten Ornaments
Set of 5 - $23
Individual - $5

And they come beautifully packaged  for easy gift giving!

ENJOY THESE GREAT SHOPS TOO!

YELLOW UMBRELLA DESIGNS

Personalized Stationary

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25% off today only 
Code: CYBERMONDAY


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MOONLIGHT SHIMMER

Chunky Statement Necklace, Turquoise Magnesite Stone Beads, Leaf Toggle Clasp

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10% off valid until the end of December

Code: HOLIDAY2012

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REAGAN'S TOY CHEST

Turtle Alphabet Puzzle

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Reagan's Toy Chest provides 

FREE SHIPPING to the United States

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ELOPING DESIGNS

Live Your Dream Bracelet ~ Birds On A Branch Necklace ~ Christmas Hair Ties ~ Never Never Give Up Bracelet

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Save 40% off any order 

Friday Nov. 23rd to Monday Nov. 26th

Use code: BFRIDAY

I hope you enjoy these great deals! Check out the other shops at the top of my blog as well! 

Have a great week! 

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The C Word

We all know someone who has or has had cancer.  And many of us can distinctly remember the time we were given the news that one of our loved ones had been diagnosed.  And some of you remember the day the doctor told you that it was you that had cancer.

The news rips through you like an electric current as you absorb the facts.  Before you are told the real truth your mind goes there. You picture the person slipping through your fingers.  I known many many people who have had and died from cancer.  I can't even count on my hands.  I watched my best friends lose mothers, sisters, fathers from this aweful disease.  It never gets easier to hear the news.

Recently I got a phone call from someone very close to me telling me they have cancer.  It was someone who means the world to me.  Someone whom I love more than almost anything on this planet.    Before they had the chance to give me the facts, I had them (in my head) dying before my eyes.  As the facts were spelled out, a breath of relief washed over my body.  They weren't dying.  They had the "good" cancer.  The kind that would more than likely be treated with surgery.  The kind that is so slow growing it was unlikely it got anywhere that was dangerous.  I found myself relieved that they got the good cancer.  The good cancer.  How is it that those two words can go together.  Cancer is never good.  It is an ugly ravaging disease.  For many people its a sneaky time bomb waiting to steal, kill and destroy.  It takes babies, children, mothers, fathers, sisters. It does not have prejudices.  It does not wait for anyone.  I hate cancer! At whatever level, the "good" kind or not.  

What the C word has given me this time around is a renewed sense of how short and unstable this life can be.  People can be ripped from us without warning.  Whether its by cancer, car accidents, heart attacks or freak weather occurrences.  So I encourage you to hug the people closest to you.  Tell them you love them.  SHOW them you love them.  Don't wait until something forces your hand.  Why wait?  Do it today.  Tell your mom that you love her. Thank her for all the hours of sleep she lost because of you.  Grab your dad's hand, look him in the eye and say thank you for all the hours he worked to give you all that you have.  Look your spouse in the eye and tell them what makes them your favorite!  Call your best friend.  Tell him/her why you love them.  Write them a card.  Send them a text.  I dare you. I double dog dare you!  Yeah I said it :) 

 I am not losing my person today because of cancer but I realized in all of that that I could have been.  There is no guarantee that I won't lose someone close to me tomorrow to something else.  

I am not sure why I woke up today needing to say this out loud so forgive me if on the day after a big election or the week after a deadly storm this seems random or out of place but for some reason it needed to come out of my mouth and into a post.

Thanks for listening!

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