Happy New Year
I think I'm posting this just because I'm trying to tell myself that I won't cry anymore over my grandmother's death, but that's not happening. My brother sent me this email today that had been forwarded to all of his coworkers at the Fire Department. I'm not asking you guys to contribute, but if you feel led, hey, I won't stop you. I guess I'm still trying to accept the fact that when I walk downstairs, she's really not there. And that I shouldn't keep expecting my mom to ask me to call her at night or go down and make sure to tell her good night if I hadn't already. I still don't know how to handle this or what do to, but I guess seeing things like this help.
Friends,
I would like to welcome everyone back from the Holidays. I sincerely hope you were able to enjoy time with family and friends. The New Year has many great promises and I’m looking forward to seeing what the future holds.
As you may be aware, I experienced two personal setbacks at the end of the year. My dad’s father passed away December 12th after several years of declining health.
My mom’s mother was diagnosed in May 2007 with not one, but two types of leukemia. She was given 4 weeks of life by the doctors. She endured blood transfusions, Procrit shots and gained enough strength to undergo three rounds of IV-based chemo therapy. On Friday December 14th, we were informed that there was no success with these treatments and her doctors thought she might have 60-90 days longer if there were no complications. On December 21st, my grandmother lost her battle with leukemia. We were blessed to be able to spend 7 additional months were her over what the original prognosis was.
I found out shortly after her funeral that a very good family friend, Bonnie Brulotte, had asked my family to be able to run in honor of my grandmother Ann Jones as part of Team In Training and helping to raise awareness and funds for researching and treatments towards a cure for leukemia, lymphoma and myeloma. After her passing, Bonnie will run in my grandmother’s memory.
I would like to pass along some information on Bonnie’s fundraising efforts. Please consider sponsoring Bonnie in her efforts toward fund raising and her race in Nashville on April 26th. You can make an online contribution at http://www.active.com/donate/tnttn/tnttnBBrulot. Please keep Bonnie in your thoughts as she prepares for this race.
I know I don't write here all that often, but I honestly do love you guys on my flist.
Friends,
I would like to welcome everyone back from the Holidays. I sincerely hope you were able to enjoy time with family and friends. The New Year has many great promises and I’m looking forward to seeing what the future holds.
As you may be aware, I experienced two personal setbacks at the end of the year. My dad’s father passed away December 12th after several years of declining health.
My mom’s mother was diagnosed in May 2007 with not one, but two types of leukemia. She was given 4 weeks of life by the doctors. She endured blood transfusions, Procrit shots and gained enough strength to undergo three rounds of IV-based chemo therapy. On Friday December 14th, we were informed that there was no success with these treatments and her doctors thought she might have 60-90 days longer if there were no complications. On December 21st, my grandmother lost her battle with leukemia. We were blessed to be able to spend 7 additional months were her over what the original prognosis was.
I found out shortly after her funeral that a very good family friend, Bonnie Brulotte, had asked my family to be able to run in honor of my grandmother Ann Jones as part of Team In Training and helping to raise awareness and funds for researching and treatments towards a cure for leukemia, lymphoma and myeloma. After her passing, Bonnie will run in my grandmother’s memory.
I would like to pass along some information on Bonnie’s fundraising efforts. Please consider sponsoring Bonnie in her efforts toward fund raising and her race in Nashville on April 26th. You can make an online contribution at http://www.active.com/donate/tnttn/tnttnBBrulot. Please keep Bonnie in your thoughts as she prepares for this race.
I know I don't write here all that often, but I honestly do love you guys on my flist.