Even if you've only read some of my comments and not my blog www.grammology.com you already know my family is my treasure.  There isn't a day we don't speak to each other and try to get together at least weekly.

Every part of my life is  family and friends.  So the least I can say is we are all upset that I've just been told I have cancer back in my ovary.  It's the only darn thing left, from a hysterectomy I had in the 80's. Back then they left the ovary instead of taking it out.  Today I'd tell them take it all...

 Knowing what and how to tell my family was one of the most difficult things I've ever had to do. Hiding my fear was the hardest part.  It's taken me three days to be convinced I'm not going to die.  After all I just fought my first cancer battle in 05. Why is this any different.  I think it's where it is.  When you say Ovarian Cancer people get that look....

So what do you tell your family?  I told the truth, I have it, I'm worried and we'll go to the highest power.  (Prayer)  Tomorrow we are going to church together.  We'll pray and ask God to get us through this, make me well, and give me another 30years to love and enjoy my family.  January 18th is my surgery date and I'm working towards a positive attitude. Our family is strong and we 're there whenever needed. I'm hoping they'll keep my spirits up.

I'll keep you posted...

Dorothy from grammology
remember to call gram
http://grammology.com

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My grandson William will be 13 tomorrow.  Two big events, his birthday and turning 13.  And oh,  being a teen is so different today. So we're prepared and hopefully we'll keep a handle on his youth..

 Now that William is 13 and it's Christmas month we have to be sensitive to his day.  We want to make sure he knows this is a special  time for  him and not let the holidays steal his thunder.

Prepare his special dinner, (something he likes best) and make a cake.  Homemade is always better then buying one.  And if we surprise him, it's even better. 

So if you have a grandchild who has a birthday coming up this month, try to make a special effort to make your grandchild feel you remembered and want to say..Happy birthday, we love you.

Because Buffalo is buried under a foot of snow and roads are treacherous  this Sunday..grandma and grandpa..will have to do something special later in the week.  I made the call, told William I loved him.  (Grandpa called earlier) and we made arrangements to see him  alone on Saturday.  It'll be his special time with us. William and his grandparents. When  I  suggested we do this, I could sense he was happy we cared.  He said yes, and he'd be ready.

Kids need to know your there and will do special things for them.  Memories they will always have.  Consider the phone call, and make the effort if you can.  Loving and living...thats what kids, family, parents and grandparents are all about.  Happy birthday to everyone who has one this month....

My best,
Dorothy from grammology
remember to call your gram

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