The thing about Cancer is it is beatable. You see there are several very important components to defeating Cancer:
1.) a great doctor
2.) a positive attitude / faith
and 3). an extremely strong support system.
Lucky for us, we have all three. All of that being said, I want to expand upon component number three and shed the spot light on a woman who is MORE than deserving of a day at the spa for her unyielding support. Enter Grandma Cammy. This woman beat Cancer, Breast Cancer to be exact, so she is more than helpful in the regard that, hey, she's actually experienced Cancer first hand.
But the reason I am talking about Grandma is not to tell you how she is a Cancer survivor. Rather, I want to give this lady kudos because it is the least I can do! She is here every day with exception of Tuesdays and Thursdays. She helps do the laundry (might I add that she folds laundry like a department store executive), the dishes and any other miscellaneous household jobs. She makes us lunch, as well as helps start dinner and then, after all of the help she provides here, she goes home and takes care of her own household!
Grandma Cammy, cane and all, is here by 10AM with a smile on her face. Her only complaint is that we do not have "full of fat creamer" for her coffee. Her vivacious spirit is one of the many reasons that my mom is always smiling. Without Grandma, our days would certainly be far less entertaining and not nearly as joyful.
And while we are on the topic of Pakela's, I want to say that Grandpa is pretty stellar too. His visits are always full of laughter and he is constantly bringing my mom beautiful flowers to enjoy. (Thank goodness mom's gardening skills have improved through this whole bit.)
A strong support system helps, but dang, ours is rock solid.
Thank you, Grandma and Grandpa, from the bottom of my heart.
