Cartwheels

I called my gp the day after my CT and he called back the next day. He called Friday to tell me the great news. He read the lab report to me over the phone, "No evidence of metastatic disease." I thanked him and requested a copy of the lab report. I always ask for a copy via snail mail to add to my collection. And I need to read it myself to make sure he's not leaving anything out. I got the call at the office so after I did a couple cartwheels in my head, I went back to work.

Questions by my 4th grade Sunday school students this weekend: "Miss V, what is Jesus' last name?" "Who made God?" "Do you think the priest would mind if I asked for seconds during communion?"

My students don't enjoy singing and always dread seeing me bring the cd player out. "Why do I have to sing in church?" So I had an idea. I went to the Folk Music Center in Claremont and picked out some instruments that they could rock to. I chose mini-tambourines, castanets, clickers, clackers and other good stuff. It was a small price to pay if I could get them to move those vocal chords and sing beyond my expectations. It was well worth it. They were fighting over the instruments and were crooning to the melody. They weren't in sync but we'll work on that.

I tried kickboxing last week. No, not because of Hillary Swank. I actually had to make up a class since I missed one day of yoga. It's actually very addicting. It felt great to kick and box and grunt, "Hah!" I'm considering enrolling in it next quarter. The quarter is over in two weeks! I take a board exam as part of the teaching credential in March. We have one week off and then we start our first day of the Spring quarter the last week of March. Maybe I should take off to an exotic location before I begin another quarter. India or Greece perhaps? Maybe next year. Actually, I have plans to visit Marion, who lives in the Bay area. I'd also like to visit Lucy and her boys. Hopefully all goes as planned.

Vince's sister, Laura, wrote me a beautiful letter on pretty stationery. I hadn't received a hand-written letter in such a long time. I know Vince is smiling down on her. Congratulations on your upcoming graduation!

The kidney beans are sold out! I'll be ordering more next week.

I have 10 more Lance Armstrong Livestrong bands to give away! Free to the first 10 who email me. Mention the LAF wristband in the subject line and email me: cureacc at gmail dot com.

Please pray for Steve who will be having surgery soon. Also, please pray for Prema who is recuperating from surgery. Thank you!!

Happy birthday to my sister, Jennifer! She is studying to be a pastry chef. This is another reason why I enjoyed the kickboxing class. Every night she brings home new projects after they're graded. And every night I gain about one pound, give or take a few ounces. My favorites are the tarts, madelyns and almond concoctions. She is my favorite sister in the whole wide world! Happy Birthday Love to you each and every day! May all your wishes come true!!