Grateful, Grateful, Grateful, Grateful. :)

I always have intentions of being a good blogger. And especially when I read my friend's cute blogs, friends like Amberly and Melissa, I feel inspired to blog. But sometimes I feel like I don't have much to say. But right now my heart is full of gratitude and I wanted to express how very happy and blessed I feel.

My mom, Cheryl Carson, is my best friend. She is the cutest, funniest little lady and she just cracks me up. I love talking to her, she is such a good listener and full of wisdom. I was born when she was older, so by the time I came along she already had had a ton of life experience. She is an amazing lady and I love her so much.

Last weekend she went to the Emergency Room in intense pain. On Tuesday she was tested for pancreatic cancer. For some reason, this whole ordeal was really hard for me. This type of cancer takes people very quick, and my mom decided long ago that if she ever had cancer she would not get chemo. The thoughts of possibly losing my mom broke my heart. I should have been able to tell myself to just not think about it since we didn't know yet the results from the MRI, but it was just very difficult for me for a couple of days.

The test results came back on Thursday and we found out that what she has are benign cysts. I was so happy and relieved and grateful!!!

What I learned from this experience is never to take your loved ones for granted, you really never know when they might leave you (for a time). I mean, just because my mom doesn't have cancer doesn't mean that she couldn't get in a terrible car accident tomorrow. My mom told me that she thinks everyone should have a week of thinking they might be dying, she says it really helps you get your priorities straight. :)

Other than that little story, I don't have a whole lot to report in my life. I am going to school and I love it. I have a great ward and wonderful friends. And I am planning on being a better blogger!