I'm currently pre-writing all of my blog posts for while I'm away at camp training! Let me tell you, it is a long and daunting task but I'm almost done and they should be pretty entertaining! Today I had the chance to have one last date with my gal pal, partner in crime, and second half Bailey Barton. I want to take this moment and brag about her because she is so stinkin awesome and I'm so so so blessed to have her in my life. Anyways she is the main reason I got inspired to go to camp and GAH I'm going to miss her as we both venture off into our different camps! Now on to your randomly scheduled memory!
Memory #114
I mentioned once here I believe that when my mom get re diagnosed with breast cancer she also started getting more into trying to live a healthier lifestyle, primarily concerning with her eating habits. One of the things that she started implementing and carrying out was her daily health shake. I don't remember what was in it but I believe it was a bunch of green type vegetables, protein and some awful tasting and looking vegetables. She would also include a scoop of peanut butter to reward herself for drinking that awful shake. Every morning she would make it for herself grimacing down at it, but with a lot of determination she would chug it down and triumphantly chant, "Yay me!" when she had successfully down the awful shake.
She used to tell me that she drank it so that she would be healthier, be able to fight the cancer and hang out with us some more (In her own words). This might seem like an insignificant story but to me it clearly reflects my mom's selfless and strength that she used daily to take on the daunting hurtle that is cancer. My mom knew how to celebrate the little things in life which is something I think we all stop doing until we are faced with hardships. This is your daily reminder to enjoy the little things in life before tragedy hits.
Love always,
Erin
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