I am pretty much a loner, some writers are just that way. I prefer the solitude of my home with a cat on my lap and a good book in my hands versus going to the mall to meet the girls for coffee.

Mikes kids (all four of them) will be arriving tonight at midnight. My house hasn’t been kept in the best condition as my focus has been my husband and his health for the last few years.

A cpuple of days ago, I told a friend of mine about the kids coming in and the state of the house. I joked I would have to hire a maid before I could even find a starting point to clean!

Yesterday, two gals called me and soon they arrived with mops and pail in tow and the three of us had a house-cleaning party along with pizza of course!

I have known these ladies through either work or other avenues. I would have never asked them to tackle my house- yet they stood up, they stood out and came over. The day that they did the surgery, I didn’t come back home until 10:00 p.m. Angie called me to see how I was doing and I told her I just need a kitty and I need a hug. She came right over, with food (and cleaning supplies) and we spent the entire night visiting and cleaning- laughing and listening to Toby Keith!

Last night after they called me from the hospital to tell me Mike is passing blood and they have found a growth-Angie and Haley both came over. Once again we tackled the house, played with the dog and loved on the cats and cleaned. My house is going to be so clean- it won’t know what hit it! LOL

The kids tell me they aren’t coming to see my house, they are coming to see their dad and support me- take the pressure off and stay with Dad while I rest, or write or go for a walk, or whatever. They are all grown, wonderful people with families and careers yet they put this all on hold and made quick arrangements. He hasn’t seen his sons and daughters in over 7 years and I believe it is even longer since the whole family has been together.

Mike is waiting to be seen by a specialist to determine what this growth might be. Three doctors have already seen him and have no clue- it may be he will need a second operation or treatment only time will tell-

And now, my day is starting again and I have kittens milling at my feet demanding to be fed and I have their needs to meet-

God Bless all of you in your day- take a moment to hug someone, smile at a stranger and make the most of the day. We all exist for a reason- it would be a shame to let that existence go to waste.