Last Round is the Best Round!

First things first—Happy Birthday Dad! We will celebrate in-person when you come into town this week (be prepared for a big cake!) but until then enjoy your day. We appreciate you so much!! And I would not say this to just anyone, but “GO DUCKS”!!!

I can’t believe I’m saying this, but I had so much fun in chemo yesterday. It all started with Patty walking in shortly after I sat down in the lounger, followed by Christine and her lovely daughter Claire (who drove up on Sunday from LA), and soon after that Toni came in. With all the chit-chat, and laughing, and Uno-playing, and cupcake eating, I did not have a moment to think about that needle stuck in my arm. I love my friends!!!

Claire, who is one of the sweetest girls I know, made a huge impression on Chris and I, not to mention Elsa and Alice. I suspect that there are few 11-year girls that would willingly sit in a chemo room with their mom’s friends. Claire is one of them—she was right in the mix with us, unphased by what was going on around us—truly a brave and compassionate soul. And after school, Elsa and Alice were glued to her side. The first thing Alice said this morning, was “I wish Claire was still here”! I know the feeling--I miss you Tine!!