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Tuesday, December 20, 2005

Christmas Will Miss Us

Back from Disneyland on Sunday. Dog tired all day Sunday and Monday. Disneyland was a blast. Now Tuesday evening. I have been out most of the day with my tia (aunt) Marge making memorial preparations and such. So many little things that need to be taken care of. Cary is helping with the programs. Thank you so much love, it means so much to Marge. I am making several of the floral arrangments and some other odds and ends.

Back to chemo on Friday. I have had three weeks off so that has been nice.

What a strange Christmas this will be. Most all our family has agreed not to exchange gifts due to the loss of Rachel. In fact, this will be the first year in my life that I have never had a Christmas tree in my house. No lights on the outside of the house either. Now that I think about I do not think we have made official plans with any of are family yet. Oh well, I guess we will haft to make up for it next Christmas.

Thank you everyone for your condolences.

I wish all my friends and anyone who stumbles across this post a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. As for my family, sorry I did not get any Christmas cards out this year. I did not expect the unexpected.

Love,

Lori

9 Comments:

Anonymous Chrispian said...

Lori,

My heart goes out to you and your family during this time. I know how hard it is to have a tragedy on or around a holiday. My first experience was my mother actually dying on my birthday and the next was my step-mother getting diagnosed with Leukiemia 3 weeks before Xmas and having to spend the entire time in secluded during her induction treatments. It was the worst Xmas ever. It's made every one since more special, though my birthdays are still a mixed bag. It does get easier with time. The one thing we never have enough of and the one thing we can't seem to get to pass quickly enough at others.

Aeryn and I will both be thinking of you and your family!

4:10 AM  
Anonymous Cary said...

You are more than welcome, my dear...

Who needs a danged Christmas, anyways – we've got enough love to go around :)

7:45 AM  
Blogger Kizzy said...

Hi Lori,

So sorry about the loss of Rachel...she really made Christmas fun...was a real ball of laughter :)
I'll miss her energy.

Over the last month 2 of my friends passed away suddenly too....we'll toast them all.

I'll see you on Sunday in Grass valley and we'll get some cheer going ok??

Lot's of love,

Kizzy

10:22 AM  
Blogger amanda said...

i was going to write you and cary a "merry christmas" message, but i know that this holiday will be a melancholy one for you. please know that i am keeping both of you in my thoughts.

5:54 AM  
Anonymous Terri said...

Lori...Stopping by to wish you and Cary all the best in 2006. May your life be filled with good health and a multitude of laughter and love. You're a very special couple and I look forward to your blogs in the new year.

8:08 AM  
Anonymous jessica burden said...

Lori and Cary-
Happy New Year guys!!! Hope you are all doing well. Call me if you have leisure time. Coffee??
My number is 530-908-8851, and my email is jessishypercool@yahoo.com. Hope to talk to you soon.
jess

10:41 PM  
Blogger Yvonne Foong said...

HEERY belated christmas dear Lori!

5:02 AM  
Blogger Minerva said...

I have just read Cary's blog about your reaction to Taxol and just wanted you to know I was thinking about you...

Minerva

3:21 PM  
Blogger Caloden said...

Lori,

I just stumbled upon your blog tonight. Thank you for sharing your life and truth. I am in awe of your stength and beauty. Currently I post for thecancerblog.com and am looking for blogs that show the human face of cancer, not just the facts and numbers. I hope you don't mind if I mention you and post a link.

My heart goes out to you and your family for your losses and pain, but also for your love and hope.

Heather

8:29 PM  
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