Sunday, June 20, 2010
Dear Diary,
It started out as a welcome, quiet Father’s Day. It ended as anything but.
Sunday morning we headed to Jen’s and Matt’s for a Father’s Day brunch. Always great, since that household is filled with talented chefs! We had a wonderful time, and I was surprised with a beautiful blue-striped polo shirt. A summer staple! I’m starting a week without chemo, and that is cause for a bit of celebration.
At home in the early afternoon, we were visited by my treasured cousin Glenn, and his equally treasured wife, Lynn, who were in town from Rochester. It’s always a lift to visit with these folks, since their wry sense of humor and story-telling make for a great time. We hang out in the man-cave at river’s edge and watch the speedboats zoom by. Good tonic for any disease!
We hear a strange truck turn into the driveway. We exit the man-cave and walk out from behind the bushes. This is odd. That looks like Val D, driving. Something big and wooden rides on the bed of the pick-up.
Surprise! An incredible gift from the staff at Tamarac. A beautiful new picnic table! Glenn, Lynn, Donna, and Val unload. On top is displayed a table cloth signed by all those who donated towards this wonderful gift. I have always wanted a small table that would sit near the river, under the trees and lilacs, in the summer shade, where I can write and research, and maybe even surf the Net. A place to relax and recover. It’s an incredibly generous gift. A miracle!
Special thanks to Val, who arranged to hide the table at school, and then transport it to my home, and who worked to organize its purchase. This is typical Val, who has proved countless times before that she is a master at organizing various drives and events. With her own retirement, Tamarac is sure going to miss her. Helping her and contributing were so many supportive, wonderful friends: Patti L, Lou M, Chris S, Becky T, Amy S, Pat V, Joanne F, Michelle M, Terri M, Allison K, Lynn M, Angel J, Chris R, Christine S, Beth C, Sharon M, Sue B, Ron G, Margaret M, Carol P, Donna VZ, Jodi L, Mary D, Catie H, Linda B, Judy B, Linda D, Michele J, Helen F, Ann K, Regina B, Karen B, Barb B, Colleen P, Jeff C, Terri K, Sue S, Adam C, MaryBeth B, Rich P, Mary G, and Bonnie B. Many of the people on this list are themselves retiring, and deserve tons of recognition for their years of devotion to Tamarac.
There are no words that could possibly thank these people, and others, for all that they have done for me. They’ve lifted spirits and hearts far more than any doctor or medicine possibly could. One way to repay these folks is to make sure this table gets plenty of use. And to let them all know that, now that they are investors in, and part-owners of, a beautiful new picnic table, they are REQUIRED to come to Rexford and help use it!
Dear Diary,
It started out as a welcome, quiet Father’s Day. It ended as anything but.
Sunday morning we headed to Jen’s and Matt’s for a Father’s Day brunch. Always great, since that household is filled with talented chefs! We had a wonderful time, and I was surprised with a beautiful blue-striped polo shirt. A summer staple! I’m starting a week without chemo, and that is cause for a bit of celebration.
At home in the early afternoon, we were visited by my treasured cousin Glenn, and his equally treasured wife, Lynn, who were in town from Rochester. It’s always a lift to visit with these folks, since their wry sense of humor and story-telling make for a great time. We hang out in the man-cave at river’s edge and watch the speedboats zoom by. Good tonic for any disease!
We hear a strange truck turn into the driveway. We exit the man-cave and walk out from behind the bushes. This is odd. That looks like Val D, driving. Something big and wooden rides on the bed of the pick-up.
Surprise! An incredible gift from the staff at Tamarac. A beautiful new picnic table! Glenn, Lynn, Donna, and Val unload. On top is displayed a table cloth signed by all those who donated towards this wonderful gift. I have always wanted a small table that would sit near the river, under the trees and lilacs, in the summer shade, where I can write and research, and maybe even surf the Net. A place to relax and recover. It’s an incredibly generous gift. A miracle!
Special thanks to Val, who arranged to hide the table at school, and then transport it to my home, and who worked to organize its purchase. This is typical Val, who has proved countless times before that she is a master at organizing various drives and events. With her own retirement, Tamarac is sure going to miss her. Helping her and contributing were so many supportive, wonderful friends: Patti L, Lou M, Chris S, Becky T, Amy S, Pat V, Joanne F, Michelle M, Terri M, Allison K, Lynn M, Angel J, Chris R, Christine S, Beth C, Sharon M, Sue B, Ron G, Margaret M, Carol P, Donna VZ, Jodi L, Mary D, Catie H, Linda B, Judy B, Linda D, Michele J, Helen F, Ann K, Regina B, Karen B, Barb B, Colleen P, Jeff C, Terri K, Sue S, Adam C, MaryBeth B, Rich P, Mary G, and Bonnie B. Many of the people on this list are themselves retiring, and deserve tons of recognition for their years of devotion to Tamarac.
There are no words that could possibly thank these people, and others, for all that they have done for me. They’ve lifted spirits and hearts far more than any doctor or medicine possibly could. One way to repay these folks is to make sure this table gets plenty of use. And to let them all know that, now that they are investors in, and part-owners of, a beautiful new picnic table, they are REQUIRED to come to Rexford and help use it!
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