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

Disneyland and Bust

If you have not all ready heard, Cary, my father and mother- in-law and myself are bound for Disneyland this very morning. Some what abrupt I know but we are so looking forward to this trip. We will be back Sunday before my cousin Rachels funeral. (We had planned this trip before my cousin had passed.)

As for the bust... well they have gotten quite larger as well as the bottom. I went out last night to by clothes other than my "lounge wear" and found that I have grown out quite a bit but because I have not been out shopping for jeans in a while I had not noticed how much weight I had gained. A bit disappointing, actually make that very disappointing. So you can probably all guess what my New Year's resolution will be.

Post ya later

Lori

You Will Be Missed

My cousin Rachel Leon was taken from her loved ones December 11, 2005. She died in a car accident, alone and in a most tragic way. There was only one witness and it is still not known if they witnessed the accident or just drove upon it after it had happened. It is speculated that Rachel was on the freeway headed for home when she lost control of her car running head on into several trees causing her car to burst into flames. By the time rescue help arrived it was to late. I pray that Rachel died on impact and did not have to suffer.

Rachel will be missed by so many. Rachel was so unique and stood out from all the others. Rachel was a riot to be with and was the life at any party. Rachel was the type that was hard on the outside but soft on the inside. I had much respect for Rachel because she said what was on her mind, sometimes it would take you by surprise but she was authentic at all times. She carried no shame in who she was or what she stood for nor did she need to.

She had a great love for animals and worked as a assitant in a Veterinarians hospital. She was the mother of two dogs Rookie, Reba, and J.J. the cat.

Rest in Peace Rachel, Rest in Peace.

Love your cousin Lori

Burr, Winter Happens

Fickle person I am. I love the change of a season, especially the change from a sweltering Sacramento Summer into a cool breezy Fall day. I love the Fall season. It is my absolute favorite of all seasons. I love to watch the leaves turn from green to yellow, orange, red and so on. Here is some trivial information, Sacramento is known as the City of Trees. We have so many trees. It does make for a more attractive city.

Change is happening again right now. Winter is beginning to set in. I love the first several rains. Washing away all the crud... polluted air and such. The nights are pretty cold right now, at least in Sacramento terms. We have had freezing nights, and wet days. I am now over winter and ready for spring to set in.

I am slowly picking myself back up, slowly learning how to take care of my own needs before taking care of others. I learned the hard way that I am no good to anyone if I am still sick myself. This "sickness" goes for not only physical but emotional as well.

I am pleased to announce that I am on the mend. I do not have the patience or time at the moment to write where I have been or what I have been doing in my absence. To much to write in one post.

To all those who have been encouraging, patient and so supportive of me, friends and family, Thank you so, so, much. You never gave up on me, I will not give up on you. I will fight this fight. I may have cancer, but I will not let cancer have me!

Love,

Lori