I am a Lady in Waiting.

Traditionally "A lady-in-waiting is a female personal assistant at a noble court, attending to a queen, a princess or other noblewoman. "

That's not me. I am a new Lady in Waiting. I am Waiting on Clay's new CD and the promotional push. I am Waiting on my son Kyle's MRI results and for news that the chemo is beginning to reduce his brain tumor.

So I am "waiting" on both these men in my life. Of course, waiting on Kyle's news is the most painful and heart-breaking. But, I truly "need" news that Clay's CD is "soon" to be on the horizon. No, it is not just a want. I can feel it just as deep as any other "need".

I am so ready to have some excitement to celebrate. I want to hear the news that Kyle's tumor is smaller.

I also want to hear the words "Clay's CD is going to be released on ..." from an official source. I know that is coming "very SOON". I just haven't quite figured out what Clay's definition of "very Soon" is. I want something to look forward to. I do look forward to the release of this CD. I don't "blame" anyone for the time it takes. I know it will be ready when it is ready. I'm ok with that.

Update on Kyle: Kyle had another scare with his white count being too low. It, thankfully, resolved itself.

Mom questions him about if he is being extra cautious about any potential exposure to infection. Mom suggests "maybe keep some sanitary hand wipes in your pocket".

Kyle says, "Mom, I don't want to turn into MONK!" I could live with him being Monk. Monk is a nice fellow. Sure, he's quirky, but he does know those germs are dangerous. Oh, well. Sometimes even Mom's of 21 yr olds are a bit over-protective.

So, this week I am waiting on news from Kyle and waiting on news from Clay. I wonder who I will hear from first?

Kyle has his next MRI on Monday. I don't think he will know the results until he goes in for the next round of chemo on Wednesday.

So, Clay, will I hear from you before Wednesday? Huh? You can tell me. I won't tell anyone else. Really.