Bandages off and a Good Day!

Allie took her bandages off the six places. She looked at where the scars will be once she heals and really took it very well. I am so amazed at how she takes this one step at a time. I have learned so much about just living in that moment and not worrying about the next step. Tonight her friends picked her up to celebrate her friend Chloe's birthday. She looked beautiful. She said; “Look mom: this dress covers my scars.” We bought the dress in Birmingham for our Disney trip. Scars and all, she looked gorgeous. I told her; “Men love scars because it shows you are a strong woman.” She is so confident her beauty shines through. I was not that confident at her age. I admire both my daughters and who they are. I look up to them. Allie has this path that she is on and no one, or any obstacle, will stop her. I feel so blessed to watch the process of how she will get there. I am there for my girls as someone that they can count on to never give up on them. As they grow older they don't need me as much. There are times, like with this cancer, when Allie wants me there to hold her hand, rub her back, and tell her this will be OK. I cuddle with her in bed and we watch TV or goof around with the camera. I am driving her to work tomorrow and then when I pick her up we are going in to Birmingham for dinner. The waiting on pathology is still hanging over my head although I know she must be cancer free—I am just ready to hear it now. I know Allie is ready too. There are no words to truly describe how much love you have for your children. I love my girls and I am so clear that I am the lucky one to have them in my life.