10-23-24 Family Matters
I was awake just after 6, likely beauty brain knew I needed to get to the lab. After collecting my sample, I arrived just before 8 and was number 7. The number was at 88 when I arrived and I was told it would be at least two hours due to appointments and oncology hour. I had brought my book so I settled in. Around 9:48 with us only up to 99, I thought to cancel my appointment on the 31st. Out of curiosity I checked the app to see if there had been any changes only to find that there was a 9:30 this morning available. As it was already 20 minutes after that, I headed to the reception and asked if I could confirm it. She said yes and my name showed up on her screen right away. Moments later my name was called and I was out of there by 10! What a wonderful stroke of luck.
Back at the office I was grateful when late afternoon Cassidy and Maya stopped by. They are lovely girls and it was so nice to have Maya here for once. She loves Cranbrook and would fit in well here. Their favourite shop was HillBilly Hardware where they each well supported a locally owned small business.
We had plans to meet at Encore and they would pick up my Mom. I got there first and found the Heavy Metal bands doing soundcheck for later. Not bearable for a visit so we switched to Fire Hall. Gene was working, Ash brought the other three boys, and Roger popped in after work. Too bad Rae had to work until 9. We had good food and a great visit. I was a bit emotional when I let them all know how perfect the timing was as it would have been my Dad’s 85th birthday today had he not crashed his floatplane 20 years ago. He would be so proud of his heirs.
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