Support the Ann Arbor Annual Relay for Life!

My good friend Amie is working with the American Cancer Society to help make a difference. Please, take a moment to stop in and pay her site a visit and make a donation if you can. Unfortunately, I lost both of my grandparents to cancer (grandpa had colon cancer and grandma had breast cancer). We were told that if my grandmother could make it to her fifth year anniversary (after she had been through her treatments) that she would have an excellent chance for survival. Ironically, she passed away just about a week after her anniversary date. I still miss her terribly... both of them.

Just a few short months ago, I found out that a very close family friend was diagnosed with lung cancer, and we were told that he might have six months to a year - if he took his treatments. Well, there are no guarantees in life, but he is taking his treatments, remaining strong, and is living life to its fullest. I was so happy to see him again just last week. He lives in the Dayton area, and he loves to come over to go mushroom hunting. We have a pretty close relationship, and I do call him "uncle." When he fussed that he was losing his hair, I reminded him that he didn't have any to start with. He smiled, gave me a big hug, and said I was right. God, I love that guy, and I hope that he gets stronger and stronger. He's got the right attitude. While he was here, he nabbed 10 great big mushrooms on his visit over, which made him so proud. He gave them to my mother, who showed my daughter how to properly clean wild mushrooms and then how to fry them. The "mushroom gang" had quite a little feast! Now if only that darned turkey would just come out and "meet up with him"...

Life's short, guys, we all hear it... but we are so busy and involved in our own personal lives that, at times, we don't stop and think - or even really appreciate someone - until maybe its too late and they are gone.

I don't know who said it, but these are wise words: "Live every day as if it were your last - it might be."

Let's do what we can to support the American Cancer Society. Please take a moment to stop by and give what you can. Amie's link to Relay for Life.

Thanks,
Cyndi