Well, last week began with much anticipation and excitement about our upcoming trips . . . Phil was scheduled to be in Vegas for a conference, Preston was going to the his best friend's ranch, and Jessie and I were off to Chicago to join Mom, Dad, Drew, Kelly (Drew's girlfriend) and Julie, Ella, and KK (our dear, dear friends from Nashville).  Thursday night Preston said he was not feeling good . . . after at least 7 Vitamin C's, and some prayers, Friday a.m. he woke up fine.  Mom, on the other hand decided to self medicate with one too many cocktails . . .  feeling sorry for herself that she might not be able to go = over slept and almost missed flight.  Good news is that everyone made it to their appropriate destinations and Jes and I had a weekend we will cherish forever in Chicago . . . need a break from American Girl though!!  With all the good times we shared this weekend, my heart is heavy for beautiful family friends who are really hurting right now.  Their names are the Hardisons and their Father has been diagnosed with lung cancer and is in unbearable pain as it seems the tumors are pressing against his nerves.  Please pray for comfort, strength and hope. . . it is tough, but . . . Life is Good.