Sunshine

So on top of everything we faced the past few weeks, I was faced with another hard decision.  Nothing compared to what we had faced but one of those, not sure there is a right or wrong and I have to make a decision. 

I did on Tuesday afternoon after getting Matilda's count.  She was 18k and we had decided to just let nature runs it course.  ITP has no cure and at this point Poppa and I are not comfortable with treating her with a steroid.  She would need a steroid and a stomach calmer, etc.  We spoke to the doc and they 100% support the decision which was nice to hear.  They said in Europe that is exactly what they would do, monitor.  So we will go each Monday for the next 6 months or so.  All depends on how long ITP wants to hang around.  

So back to the decision, on Tuesday at lunch time we felt good about everything and decided it would be good for us to attend the Founders Club trip that I had won with work.  Not an easy decision and yes I went through the guilt, what would others think and then really I just stuck with our motto from the start of all of this "keep on, keeping on". So fast packing and organizing and we left for Mexico  on a 6:30am flight the next day.

This room and this view was the relaxation and peace we needed.  I really felt like the time allowed me to connect with Tiny and really soak in this pregnancy that is flying by.  The place was amazing and the weather could not have been better.

Tiny loved the beach! So much that one day we got there at 11 and left around 4. Books, umbrella for shade, ocean, waiter bringing anything you can imagine ...what more could you want!

On top of all that I got to catch up with and connect with friends and coworkers that sit nationwide .  

It had been so long!!

There were events each night.  Starting off with a beach party on Wednesday that concluded with fireworks.  Each event had more good food and drinks then you can imagine (tiny and I stuck to bottle water!!). 

Friday night was the award ceremony.  Biggest one yet!! 

I was surprised with the biggest career accomplishment of my life.  I had no idea this was coming and felt so honored to accept such an award.  I was named the Infrastructure  Employee of the Year for 2013.  I was so surprised and had to fight back the tears.  For me this meant so much and I was so happy to be there in person to accept.  

Without this boss I would not be where I am today in my career.

We were so thankful that A helped us bring in Tootie last minute and that UU and Poppy could still take time off work to come in and stay.  The girls had a blast and we came home relaxed and recharged.  

Loved spending time with my best pal!