April 18, 2009 at 11:30 am, my mother finished her last Herceptin treatment. This was the last treatment to help reduce the reoccurrence of the cancer. It was a joyous morning and we were sad to see the ladies at The Joan Karnell Cancer Center at Pennsylvania Hospital for the last time. It still amazes [...]
Sunday was a busy day for me. Monday, my mother was scheduled for her three week treatment and my aunt, who has been there from the begining, usually brings food and snacks for everyone. This Monday I wanted to do something nice for her to let her know how much I appreciate her.
My cousin Toni, who I affectionately call my twin, has come into town from Maryland this week. The occasion is somber, her father passed. She’s very heartbroken over the loss as you can imagine.
She called me at work to give me the news and asked if she could go see mom. Ah…of course! I know [...]
Today is Easter Sunday and, like most Christians around the world, we celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ.
This Easter was calm and filled with laughter. Mom and I were invited to the home of her best friend Nicky for dinner. Nicky loves to entertain (she’s very good at it) so I was expecting a lot [...]
This year, on February 14th, my Uncle George looked beyond the hills and went home to be with God. In the midst of everything that’s going on with mom, I didn’t have much brain power or emotional will to write a farewell to him until now.
Uncle George was known throughout the family by different [...]
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