Dear Cancer.....How about a vacation?!

Vacation... need one?

Webster's defines vacation as: 

1) Freedom from any activity; rest, respite; intermission
2) A period of rest and freedom from work, study, etc; time of recreation
3) the act of making vacant

I always look forward to getting away on vacation.  Don't you?   What I don't look forward to is the packing and preparations and then the unpacking and the mounds of laundry that seem to follow.  And as much as I look forward to getting away to enjoy some time away from work and home there is no sweeter feeling than arriving back home to my own house and my own sweet bed. 

Our road trip this year proved to be no different.  I packed (overpacked actually...it's a Carothers girl tradition) and prepared for our LONG road trip to Florida to soak up some sun and relaxation. Beach time was a success!  I love the early mornings on the beach where you can spend quiet time just taking in the serenity of your surroundings.  I would love to be able to bring 'beach time' home with me to enjoy every morning.  As expected though I was very happy to get home.  I missed my family, I missed my house and I especially missed my bed!  Ah, the sweet comforts of home.

For the past few summers I have taken a two week vacation from work.  I think everyone should get a paid 2 week vacation.  Who doesn't need time to relax and refresh?  My plans include enjoying  family time away from home the first week  and the second week is selfishly for me to do what I want.  I usually plan very noble projects like cleaning closets, getting ready for back to school, doing some serious cleaning which typically translates to sister time shopping, movies, eating out and pretty much foregoing my 'projects'.
This year 'my' week ended up being a mish-mash of appointments, none of which could be considered 'fun'.  What was I thinking scheduling my dental and mammogram appointment for this week?   A required parent meeting for band...ugh!  There were a few 'me' moments sprinkled here and there but disappointed that I wasn't quiet able to capture more time to take care of other things.

All that being said..I have to put things in perspective.  Ok, so my vacation didn't go exactly as planned but it was two weeks away from work and the drama that surrounds the office...bonus!
I got to enjoy some family time chilling and watching the olympics in the evening.  I got to do a little shopping with Amy, and even managed to cross a few items off my to-do list.

So by definition I did have a vacation this summer.  And while it is winding down way too quickly I am trying to be thankful.  What I would really be thankful for however is if cancer decided to take a vacation.  So here goes....

Dear Cancer,

I really think it's about time you take a vacation!  I will happily purchase you a one-way ticket out of here. Pack your bags and take all of your ugly little cells with you.  No need for any spending money as we do not want any crummy souvenirs you may want to bring back. No GPS or map for you either...I will not help you by giving you directions.  You have escorted us long enough on this journey and we are ready to travel the rest of this path without you.  You will excuse me if I do not wish you safe travels......

On behalf of all cancer victims....good-bye!