“In the depth of winter, I finally learned that within me there lay an invincible summer.” ― Albert Camus

Hello Friends,

I am touched that many of you have told me you check this blog frequently - I am honored! I will be better about posting.

Sadly, we lost Steve's mother, Eileen, this past weekend. She died peacefully and pain-free and Steve and his sisters were nearby. She lived a long healthful life - almost to 92 years. Rest in peace sweet Eileen!

I head to a mini-surgery tomorrow where they will put me under for a few hours to take a number of biopsies to determine the extent of the Paget's for skin grafting surgery at the tail end of my APR surgery (probably in late March). I am hoping to be healed enough to make the ride down to NYC Saturday for Eileen's memorial.

It looks like I will start my daily chemo-rad treatments December 20th. I am told it takes a few weeks to get knocked down by them, so I am looking forward to enjoying a pain-free respite for the holiday.

So many of you have thoughtfully asked what you can do. I think that later in January, as radiation treatments progress, we may need some healthy meals and maybe even visits or errands if I can't work. Steve will post something here in advance when that time comes.

We do so appreciate all the kindness that has come our way - you all rock!  XOXO, Jane