Dear Jack

It's always random where the internet can lead me in a night.  Last night searching for ways to get rid of my cable I was scanning hulu.com and came across the Jacks Mannequin: Dear Jack documentary.  It was a small glimpse into what my friend and her family went through for a few years battling melanoma cancer. Starting in stage 4 the odds were stacked against her, she fought hard, and in the end lost, but the silver lining is the friendships she created her short time here. Now I wouldn't call myself a person that believes in signs, but I do think that if you keep your eyes open the universe, or god, or Allah , angles, or even the boogie man will try and help you down a path.  Over the last few weeks I have noticed little pieces of my friend coming through in small ways. First was the new puppy for my friends in Ohio from the same breeder and line. It all started when Kate was purchased for Sarah while she was sick.  Then came the race in Greece that her sister is now running. When you turn the same age as your sister when she got sick you need to do extraordinary things. I think running a race in Greece is an awesome way to kick off new year and prove to your mind and body that you are healthy.  Colleges that have job openings are ones she was considering for Graduate School. I was craving bread, and not any bread, her recipe. Its fall, and the apples are everywhere, the woods are on fire with bright leaves and it was our favorite time of the year.  I think it's time to get the group together and start planning the February trip...oh wait, I just got a notice that tickets went down on the flights to our destination.  If you have not seen the documentary, check it out.  It's a small glimpse into how important life is and that we need to live it to the fullest everyday.

http://www.hulu.com/watch/288577/jacks-mannequin-dear-jack

This was a great reminder to keep saying "Yes" even when I want to say no.