The lump in mama's breast was malignant, but the doctor feels certain he got it all when he performed the biopsy.  She's going to take radiation treatments and that's going to be hard on her.  I pray that her health will remain stable while she undergoes them.

I'm so busy at work-I'm going crazy.  We have a trial on October 31st and I'm not excited at all.  I had to work yesterday (Saturday) and I will probably have to work next weekend, too. 

Dwayne's been studying for the BellSouth exam, how diligently I'm not quite sure.  That worries me.  He's beginning his 3rd week of being laid off.  A couple of people have offered him a job, but he's holding out for the BellSouth thing. 

Justin worries me because he never seems to have a care in the world.  I pray that he will be more serious about his education and understand its importance and take advantage of it.  I know he will regret it later on if he doesn't.  He spends so much time with Jordan now.  He never seems to have any homework and I don't remember the last time he studied for a test or exam.   I'll be glad when football season is over so he can get a part-time job and start helping out with his gas and/or insurance.   

Shelley's stressed because of mid-terms.  I talked to her last night and she was studying.  She has 6 exams this week.  I don't know how she does it-church, working, classes, labs and she still has a social life.  I miss her so much - I can't wait til Thanksgiving.

It's been a long day.  Some things worked out pretty good though.  We settled a case for $750,000.  With everything going on in my life I was able to stay focused and accomplish alot at work. 

My sister called to tell me that our mom's doctor called the surgeon and scheduled the biopsy for her.  This really worries us, because of the sense of urgency.  I think I'll take the day off on the day of her surgery.  I just talked to my mom and she said she has an appt. with the surgeon next Wednesday, but she isn't sure if they are going to do the biopsy then.

'Til next time....

        Today was an ok day with a few exceptions:

1.  My mom had another mammogram and sonogram today and the doc thinks it may be cancer.   She has to have a biopsy soon.

2.  My boss told me he was only going to be out of the office for three days instead of the six that he originally had planned to be out.

3.  I got dumped on once again by another paralegal who's not pulling her weight.  I swear, it feels like I'm pulling mine and then some.

4.  Jordan didn't come over for dinner.  She really missed out.  The menu was roast with potatoes and carrots, rice and gravy, corn on the cob and honey wheat rolls.  (It was delicious if I say so myself.)

       Every day I think about the end of the month, but as it gets closer, it's like a dark cloud looming over my family and me.  I know worrying doesn't help, but I guess with something like the loss of one income it's pretty hard to ignore.  Hard days are ahead - I just hope we are prepared for them.

       That's all for now.