Wow, it's wonderful to "hear" from everyone in between gatherings. We need a gathering - I miss you all, collectively, individually, and otherwise!
I know that by now you have heard of Rebecca's cancer diagnosis. We are doing our best to take care of her and she is trying to endure the treatments right now.
It is all just very hard. She will need chemotherapy for several more wekes, then surgery, then possibly months more of chemotherapy to cure this cancer called osteosarcoma - it's a tumor on her left collarbone. She cannot work, feels lousy and knows it will be a long road. We're keeping our spirirts up and wish there were more we can do to help her.
To my busy and talented nieces and nephews especially - I know that it would be great for her to hear from everyone - although this week she hasn't really been able to answer calls/e-mails. If you could write to her (the old fashioned way that your Grandma preferred!)with news of your lives and encouragement that would be great. And we'll try for visits when she's up for it.
We are surrouded by love but her days will be long without a routine other that hospitals and dr. visits.
I cherish and count on your love and support..
Alison
Tell Beck because I'm always able it seems to find ways for people to laugh at me ..because I haven't posted for awhile here, it took me at least 10 minutes to figure out how to post...holy shit cows...!!
ReplyDeleteI hear your love and I'll raise you mine...
M
and in honor of Dad's B-Day today, I know he'd like this source:
ReplyDelete"If you're going through hell, keep going. "
~Sir Winston Churchill (1874 - 1965)
Hoping for more strength and courage for your family again today,
M
already got a letter n extra hott off the press :) just remind me where to send it and it'll be on its way :) much love, carlene
ReplyDeleteC! here's Beck's address:
ReplyDeleteRebecca Dowling
59 Vondron Street
Huntington Station, New York 11746
snail mail! what a novel idea. Thanks for the reminder...I think we rely on technology too much some times. Sending lots of love your way!!!
ReplyDeletesent it out yesterday to aunt alisons i thought it might be the best way to make sure it reached becka wherever :) letters on its way so it better get there soon :)
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