Winter :(

At the end of the month I go back for my follow-up with my cancer doctor. It has been a fast almost four months. My summer is gone. I desperately hate the Winter. But at least it will be the end of December and heading toward the rest of Winter which leads to Spring, my favorite season.If I can just survive the rest of this winter I'll be okay, I keep thinking. So, far no new signs of cancer.

My  big brother Steve had a stroke the Monday before Thanksgiving. Another reason to dislike Thanksgiving, haha... just kidding. I don't totally hate it. I think because it happens during the cold months. Maybe if it was in July I would love it! Steve is doing well considering what his body went through. Thankfully he has his memories intact and his mind is whole. Unfortunately his left side is paralyzed, but he can move some parts when asked. He will have to relearn how to use his left side. He is strong, and I know he will recover. It could have been a lot worse. He has a wonderful family that will be by his side helping him, and for that I am thankful.

Steve holding his granddaughter Mattison