Christmas with Cancer

Tuesday, December 25 - Christmas was a great day.  I think that everyone actually felt the pressure of capturing each moment and committing it to memory.  Relatives seemed extra sensitive to one another.  My Mom actually got kicked out of the kitchen to lie down and rest for awhile while my sister and our girls cleared off the table, washed the dishes, and sat out all of the deserts.

Mom still has not had a sick day and I am so thankful for that.  I know many others don't fare as well with their chemotherapy treatments.  My Mom feels blessed and is thankful for every day that she is able to work.
Now that her head is completely shaved she is also more comfortable with her head and her wig fits and feels better on her head.  No eyelash or eyebrow loss yet.

My youngest daughter proclaimed this day a "Pink-Out" and we all tried to wear something pink.  We all have a new appreciation for the Breast Cancer logos, ribbons, bracelets, and anything that benefits the cause.  My daughters enjoyed their "I race for Marilyn Easton" breast cancer awareness t-shirt gifts so much and I made them both pink friendship bracelets.  Most of all we just treasured our time together.

It is always so sad to drive away from my Mom's house Christmas evening.  My sister gets in her vehicle with her family; and I get into my own vehicle with my family, and we just drive away.  My mom always stands in her doorway waving goodbye and my heart breaks just a little.  After all we are leaving to go to our own homes filled with children and noise and she is all alone.  Even though we have done this for years now, I found it especially sad this year.