I knew it was going to be a busy day, so I wanted to get it accomplished earlier than heading to the health facility. I ran four miles after which hopped within the bathe to get ready. I scarfed down some oatmeal for breakfast just in time for my dad to choose me up.
We stopped on the publish office at the way to the clinic in order that I could test the P.O. container. i used to be overjoyed to see that there had been a ton of playing cards in there for Mark. on the manner to the hospital, I counted them, and there have been 52! i used to be simply excited to give them to him.
whilst we went as much as his room, Mark become clearly happy to look us. I confirmed him the cards, and explained that they have been interested by him. I opened every card and study it out loud to him, then handed it to him to look. He kept saying, "Oh, it really is a pleasant card!" to all of them, adore it became the nice card he's ever acquired.
and that they had been all so fine... I truly can't thanks sufficient for all of the thought that went into those playing cards! Mark saved announcing, "so many people care approximately me, i have a majority of these human beings that care approximately me." I didn't need to cry or get dissatisfied in the front of him, due to the fact he's just so happy, so reading the playing cards become definitely difficult for me. i am getting emotional at the same time as looking Hallmark advertisements, for goodness sake!
each now and again, out of nowhere, he would inform me just how excited he changed into to head "home". I felt awful about that, due to the fact I realize that he is now not going again to the home that he is known for almost his whole existence. after I stated something about "home", he said, "NO, not 'home'... I suggest 'domestic domestic'." after I asked in addition, he defined that he is excited to go to his actual domestic, to Heaven, to look his circle of relatives.
He pointed out "domestic home" plenty at the same time as i used to be there, and i've to say, it was definitely comforting to listen him be at peace approximately it. it might be so difficult to pay attention him speak about fear of demise or something like that, but Mark could be happy whether or not he miraculously beats this most cancers or he goes "home". I learned these days that Mark's brother died of lung cancer a few years ago, their father died of lung cancer, and their grandfather died of lung most cancers.
once I examine all the playing cards to him, his nephew confirmed up. His nephew is his handiest living relative. My dad chatted together with his nephew, so I talked to Mark a few greater. I asked him if I could bring him something next time i'm going visit, and he said his typical reaction, "Oh, any vintage aspect." but I pressed him more difficult, and stated, "Mark, is there something you truely love that you would really like me to convey you? whatever in any respect?" and he started to give you a few ideas. He loves junk meals--so much so that we're likely soul associates ;) He said he wishes hush dogs and fish from lengthy John Silvers; Cheetos; cheese popcorn; sweet bars, or any type of chocolate; and a milkshake. So i'm going to deliver him a few goodies the following time i go, likely on Saturday.
My dad and that i stayed for multiple hours, after which we needed to head out due to the fact I needed to go to the college for the children' Christmas party. i am so glad that I were given to head go to Mark! he's fantastic and satisfied, and it simply radiates off of him. He saved thanking the nurses for the whole lot--even when they gave him an injection, he'd say "thank you!" i was feeling so sad approximately his state of affairs ultimate night time, for the duration of an extended speak with Jerry approximately it; but nowadays, I sense 1,000,000 times higher after seeing how glad he's.
(right here is the P.O. box address once more, just in case you neglected it, in case you'd want to send Mark a card:
Mark P.
c/o Katie Foster
P.O. container 405
South Rockwood, MI 48179
He sincerely cherished seeing multiple submit playing cards. he is by no means been outside of Michigan, so a post card or photograph of where you stay is exciting to him. He also honestly loved a card that performed song when you opened it.)
after I got home, I had approximately half-hour to devour lunch after which head out to the faculty. The children had their Christmas parties, so i was there to assist, although it truely wasn't needed (lots of parents there!). proper after school, we went to my Aunt Mickey's house so the children may want to enhance Christmas cookies together with her grandkids. it's some thing that we do every year, and the children without a doubt sit up for it.
Eli confirmed me his plate of cookies when he changed into accomplished, and they were totally unappetizing...
The one on the left even has a huge bite out of it, haha. Despite being a super busy day, it's been a very good one!