Wednesday, August 19, 2009

A Daughter's Reflections on My Cancer-Versary

What’s better than 12 donuts? A baker’s dozen of donuts!

What’s better than 12 years of life? A baker’s dozen years of life!

HAPPY BAKERS DOZEN!

Just wanted to let you know that I love you very much and am so proud of you for being such a strong, brave, amazing woman for the past 13 years. If anyone knows how to beat the odds, it’s you.

This day always makes me think back to 13 years ago … (don’t start crying) … but I was 11 and will forever remember you and dad pulling in the driveway. You were wearing a jean dress (smile!) and probably those big plastic glasses, too (smile!)We all met you outside. Not knowing what to tell our three little faces, you just nodded your head yes. And we automatically knew what it meant. That was a sad day but … it is in the past. Your life is now – everyday that you are here is a blessing and I know that you will be here tomorrow and the next day … and the next day.

Just think, a year ago you were on oxygen and I was pregnant and we both weighed like 32498230 more pounds. We’re both looking and feeling a whole lot better this year! And man is to thank!

As much as God loves you, He knows we need you here on earth with us. Especially your littlest fan – he needs you more than you know. So don’t think today about what you faced 13 years ago. Think about what you will face 13 years from now. We will be planning man's 13th birthday … our little man – a TEENager. YIKES!

I love you. Thank you for being the bravest mom EVER.

Written by Daughter "K", mother of Lil Man

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