A year later, mom has followed the light and the warmth of our closest star, the Sun, and has traveled with dad back to Florida for the winter. She and dad got out just in time on the day snow and arctic weather descended on New England.
Mom received chemo today. Since the week of Thanksgiving, after she fully recovered from her ovarian cyst surgery in October, she is back on a schedule of receiving chemo every other week. All things considered she is doing really well, though there are days, especially late in the day, where she does not feel 100% and needs to take some pain meds and rest. Her blood tumor marker is higher than it was in October but has been stable recently. There are certainly times of high stress and frustration about setting up doctor appointments or worrying what is causing her to at times not feel well. However, Mom continues to have a great overall attitude. She and her granddaughter Graylin went outside on New Year's Eve at midnight to ring bells to welcome the new year and 2014; mom was excited about the new year.
We all gathered in Rhode Island for Christmas. It was wonderful to have all of us be together, especially the grandchildren. The kids had a great time with their DeeDee and Vovo.
On this day of Epiphany, we thank all of you for being on this journey with mom and all of us this past year. Your love, prayers, good wishes and messages have meant the world to mom and us, and have helped us all to keep focused on following the light, following the joy. Much love from us to you! Happy New Year.
Mom and Dad hope to be in Florida through the winter months. Their Florida address:
1550 NE Ocean Blvd B102
Stuart FL 34996
Photo of Mom and Dad in Rhode Island on January 2 before heading to the airport.
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