Let's share a good memory

It is pouring outside. I woke up obnoxiously early but knew from previous experience that if I went back to sleep that I would end up oversleeping. So I got up, got ready, and eventually headed to Starbucks for some quality time with my computer. After about 4 hours there I realized I need a change of scenery so I ended up back at home (which naturally delighted Wellington!). Now I think I'm going to take off my exhausted, stress, end-of-semester hat and put on my curl-up-on-the-couch-and-blog cap. Until I have to get to class at 3:30 (until 8:00, ugghhh).

So this morning I was remembering the last day of my year of treatment. After that first month of the every day intensity I progressed to injections three times a week that I administered myself. My last injection was actually on my 18th birthday. In honor of the occasion my two sisters and my parents came over to my freshman dorm room that afternoon. As I got out all the medicine and injection stuffs and prepared for the triumphant last one, I noticed my dad getting something out of his pocket. Hmm. It was a small bottle of Jack Daniel's whiskey! He also had come prepared with a shot glass. Now, I am all for celebration, but I was kind of confused as to what was going on. Then he said something along the lines of, "A shot to celebrate your last shot." Click! It then made sense, and was a great way to celebrate and wrap up a year of my shots...but with a much more enjoyable "shot" than the ones I had been taking for the past year. A true Daniel Family moment. My family is amazing.