Mom ended her first week of radiation treatment on Friday. The treatments are 5 days a week (for six weeks). However, they are closed for holidays. So, mom only had 4 treatments last week. The fifth day was really a day of Thanksgiving for our family this year. I am thankful that we were able to spend another Thanksgiving together. I wasn't convinced of that back in January/February when she was first diagnosed.
Lots of people ask me about her spirit. She is still going strong. She still has good days and bad days physically, but her attitude continues to be unwavering. I would say that the good days still outnumber the bad.
Yesterday was a family wedding reception for my cousins son. It was about a 1 1/2 hour drive from home. Not far, but not around the corner. Probably not one of mom's best days, but she went anyway. How could she miss visiting with all of the relatives and friends she doesn't see very often? Those are the days that we should all be thankful for. Best wishes for a long and happy life together to Jeff and Danielle.
I hope you all remember to be thankful for someone special in your life. You never know what the next year will bring.
P.S - I am thankful for all of you, my blog readers. I sometimes think that I am writing to no one. Shirley, this one was for you!
Sharon, please know I read your blog every week, it is an excellent way to keep up with news of Tante Ida, who I love so much and think of EVERY day. Rest assured Jeff and Danielle treasure each other and each day, Danielle lost her mom this past year; Midge was in failing health and thankful that Jeff was in Danielle's life. Thanks again for the blog, love, tammy
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