Oh the song so sweet

Wow...Who would have thought that little ol' me could make an impression on a class in a mere six weeks time.
My class is incredible. They are going to make fantastic nurses. Any one of them I would be glad to have by my side in a time of need. They came together in this time of need for me, and showed me their colours. To each and every one of them who contributed and came out for some eats, thank you. I never expected anything from any one of them, aside from friendship and support throughout the course. Now, I receive support and friendship throughout my disease. What wonderful people. Not only did I get a wonderful bear to hang onto when I have no one else to cry with, but I received a wonderful blanket to warm myself up with when times are cold and rough. I received candles to light my way and FOOD! where would I be without that wonderful substance. On top of all of this they also gave me an large sum of cash which will come in handy when times are rough. THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU. If you are reading this, you are all lovely and I thank you from the bottom of my heart. It is all greatly appreciated.
They are not the only ones to help me out during this time. My work (POW Labs) has be incredibly supportive. With most of the 50/50 winners opting to donate their winnings BACK in order to help me. What have I ever done to deserve such support? They not only have chosen to donate half the 50/50 draw to me, but they also raised well over 700$ for me. How incredible? really? I don't think I have ever been so aware of the love I am surrounded with every day until now. Love that isn't even from people who SHOULD love me. Yes, I show up to work every day, do my job to the best of my ability, and stay the overtime that is required. i talk... a lot... but hey, everyone has their faults! To the employees of POW, thank you for being the family I rarely have. Thank you for loving and supporting me even though there has been days where I did not show the love and support that I maybe should have. This whole disease is changing the way I look at the world. It's amazing. It's a wake up call. Thank you for being there for me whenever I need it. Thank you for not firing me the numerous times I THOUGHT you were going to. I guess I am a better employee than I thought.
MOM: Thank you for being there for me. I am sorry that I am short with you, but it is incredibly hard to expect a close relationship with you when you have never been close to me otherwise. You tell me now that you love me, and I think it is solely from fear of losing me. You don't have to be afraid for me, or strong for me. I grew up a long time ago and I am brave, and strong and i am going to beat this. Just you wait and see. Do things with me because you LOVE me, not because you fear you will never be able to do them with me again. Be real, Be true, and Be YOU.
SARAH: I have said it before, and I will say it again. I love you. You are my friend by choice and my sister by heart. If the roles were reversed I would do exactly as you do for me: be there for me no matter what. I realized a long time ago that you are a true friend. a blue friend. There is nothing in this lifetime I want to do without you. Mikayla is so beautiful. So are you. you are an amazing mother and a shining beacon. You make me smile and laugh and forget that I am sick. I can never lose you as a friend. You know too much.

OK, enough with the sappy shit.

OO, interesting: while buddy and I were walking today, i almost stepped on a garter snake. very cool! he was soooo long.
made me realize that a lot of life we spend looking ahead, to the future (in this case, watching for other dogs as buddy was leashless) and not paying attention to what is right infront of us. maybe I need to wake up a little...

Tirah.