Friday, May 7, 2010

"We never know the love of our parents for us 'til we have become parents." (-Henry Ward Beecher)





I want to thank everyone so much for all of your kind thoughts and warm wishes for my sister and my dad.

Claudia is doing well, and very strong: she has her 3rd chemo treatment today, and she walked in the Revlon Run/Walk for Women in NYC last week. She raised over $1400 for cancer research. She's had some tough days, but she's maintained her good humor, and refers to herself now as "Cueball Head Lady" since she's lost all her hair now:


My dad has had his share of struggles after his bypass surgery, but he is working hard at getting better. I appreciate all your kind wishes for my family.



This Sunday is Mother's Day, and I'm thinking of how lucky I am in the family I have and the mother I had.

Don't forget to call your moms if you can, and tell them you love them.

Happy Mother's Day to all you mothers!

13 comments:

ParisBreakfasts said...

LOVE YOU Sue!!!!
xxxxcarolg

RHCarpenter said...

What a beautiful woman you have introduced us to when you told us about your sister and how she is "handling" this disease. I wish her only the best - full recovery and a gorgeous head of hair (if that's what she wants) in her future. Wishing the same good health and recuperation for your Dad, too. May your Mother's Day hold many miracles for you and your family.

willow said...

Glad to hear your family is doing well. Happy Mother's Day to you, as well, Sue! xx

Laure Ferlita said...

Happy Mother's day to you and to your family I wish continued strength and healing!

Cris, Artist in Oregon said...

Glad to hear your family is improving. I hope they improve to ALL well. I posted about cons surgery. Have a great weekend. What a great thing you Sister did raising all that money in her state. Bravo.

Cris, Artist in Oregon said...

In her state of health that is. :)

ArtistUnplugged said...

The opening quote is sooooo true. Awesome that Claudia is doing well under these circustances, she sounds like quite the fighter! I hope your dad continues to improve too. You have a wonderful mother's day as well.

Stilin Studio said...

All the best in health and happiness to you and your family, Sue. Your blog, your FB and Flickr, all the ways you reach out to the community as a whole.....show what a special and compassionate person you are, and oh what a wonderful Mom you are, too. I hope you had a very special day!

Renee Troy said...

Hope your Mother's Day was special.

geramyum said...

Hello Sue - I said a prayer for your father and sister as I read your blog tonight... for peace, rest and healing...
Amy

ParisBreakfasts said...

Hi Sue!
just thought I'd say Hi :)
Thinking of you darlin'!!!
xxx cg

Lorenzo — Alchemist's Pillow said...

Hi, Sue. Although I have not sent any comments to you on the previous post, I have been following Claudia's story. I just visited her website and left a message. Much love and strength to her and all of the family.

A Brush with Color said...

RHC, Carol, Cris, Willow, Laure, Linda, Renee, Amy, Carol and Lorenzo, thank you all so much for your kind support! xo
sue