Thursday, June 25, 2009

joy comes with the morning

a year ago today i was sitting in the waiting room at emory university hospital. a phone call from the operating room had just informed my family that the first incision had been made on my dad's arterial valve replacement and thoracic aneurysm removal surgery.

a year ago today i cried more than i ever have in my whole life.

and today my mom and dad are eating together at ihop. my sister has finished watching season one of buffy with me. my brother is working with little kids as a camp counselor. i'm getting ready to drive to tuscaloosa to see my sweet boyfriend and wonderful friends. i am eager and excited.

because joy always wins.