...tomorrow is my mom's surgery. Tonight, we pack. And like my mother, I will be going to the hospital with four books. Because you just never know when you'll need another book. I swore on everything holy that I had no interest in the Hunger Games trilogy, and here I am, sucked in just like every other pre-teen out there. What's next, vampires?
Thank you for understanding my quietness over the last few weeks as I figure my way through this and try to find my voice. Thank you for your e-mails, quietly poking, just to make sure everything is OK. Thank you for your thoughts and your friendships.
I thought I was the only one packed multiple books for hospital trips. That and coloring books... i always take adult coloring books and my own set of sharp colored pencils.
Tons of prayers for your Mom, you, and everyone fighting that awful C word.
Posted by: Katy | 03 September 2012 at 09:41 PM
It's the 4th here. Thinking and praying for your Mom and your family.
Posted by: Brooke | 03 September 2012 at 09:59 PM
Will be thinking of you, and your mom. And yes, Hunger Games is worth it. I avoided it for a long time based on the description but it was just too good once I finally started!
Posted by: Elizabeth | 03 September 2012 at 10:20 PM
i have been following along on your mom's blog, too, and i want to send along my most positive thoughts for tomorrow (and every day). i hope that your books will be able to comfort you tomorrow (in some small way). dive into another world for a moment or two. *
Posted by: lauren | 03 September 2012 at 10:30 PM
Yesssssssssss. Can't wait to hear what you think about Hunger Games!
Posted by: Anne Spinelli | 03 September 2012 at 10:51 PM
Saying prayers for you, your mom, and your family. Mostly, wishing you peace!
Posted by: Amy B | 03 September 2012 at 11:08 PM
good luck tomorrow and hang in there! lots of prayers coming your way!
Posted by: laura g. | 03 September 2012 at 11:58 PM
It's the 4th here, and I've been thinking of your Mom this morning. Bless you all.
And yes, I read the Hunger Games, finally - and was surprised how much I relished it.
Reading of how your community of friends has under-girded you (and your Mom) during this difficult time truly warms my heart. Take care.
Posted by: Susan | 04 September 2012 at 01:22 AM
Wishing your mom, you and family well!
Posted by: audra | 04 September 2012 at 06:11 AM
Sending you all good thoughts and prayers.
Posted by: Jett | 04 September 2012 at 09:29 AM
lots and lots of hugs and prayers to you and your mom, hang in there Laura :)
Posted by: laurie lariviere | 04 September 2012 at 11:16 AM
If you love the Hunger Games, I would also recommend Suzanne Collins' other series - The Underland Chronicles - it's kind of a little more childish, but very good. And right now I'm reading Victoria Roth's Divergent series - they are excellent too! I pray all goes well with the surgery!!
Posted by: Rebecca Lovell | 04 September 2012 at 02:13 PM
Thinking of you and your Mom...
Sometimes a good book is a magical distraction.
Posted by: mara | 04 September 2012 at 05:06 PM
Hugs, thoughts and prayers, sweet L :)
Posted by: Becky Trump | 04 September 2012 at 06:02 PM
You & your mom stay in my prayers! Please update us when you can and remember to take care of you so you can take care of her and her sweet grand babies!
Posted by: A | 04 September 2012 at 09:21 PM