Anita.

Last week I decided to change the Canada trip plans and go earlier.  I’ve just had this sense of urgency to get there sooner.  My original plan was for the 3rd week of April, but since my traveling companion had a change in her schedule she was able to be free the 3rd week of March, and we adjusted our itinerary for that. 

Then I heard from Anita yesterday.  She had been recovering from a major surgery February 2 where they removed half of her liver to get rid of what they thought were tumors left (they weren’t sure).  She told me that her cancer is back in the same place where she had her mastectomy and that she will be undergoing surgery again on Wednesday to have the lumps removed.  Now she’s looking at radiation therapy 5 days a week for 5 weeks beginning the end of March, so I’m very glad we changed our plans and now we will be going before she starts her radiation.  I have to wonder if that’s why I was feeling the urgency to get there faster. 

So things are going to need to be wrapped up pretty quick here.  I will be leaving March 19, just 17 days away.

I am hoping to get all the rest of the auctions up so that they end on Saturday and Sunday of THIS WEEK to raise money for the trip.  Right now there are a couple of auctions up and I’ll provide those links in a bit.

And if you’re so inclined, pray for Anita.