OK, I haven't had time to figure out the photo part. I'm sure I'll get it figured out. Our friend Audrey arrived this afternoon to stay for a week. She's come back from Wisconsin, where they spend the summer, because our friend and neighbor Cynthia passed away Wednesday. Cynthia and her husband Ray had celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary in April and shortly after that she was diagnosed with both lung and breast cancer. What a wonderful marriage they had! They had their share of trials the same as the rest of us but they just kept working together. If only more couples could think of "we" instead of "me", maybe there wouldn't be so many children in single parent homes. I know that for John and I it has certainly been an exercise in cooperation. Ray seems to be handling the situation for the time being however, he has yet to be alone. His daughter will be here for another week, plus Audrey, and John and I are with him every evening. We will continue to be there to help and support him.
Cynthia wouldn't go to the doctor. That is why she lost to cancer. What a tremendous price to pay for being determined no one could tell you what to do. We had all been begging her for a year to see a doctor. She lost over 60 lbs in the last year and wasn't dieting! She finally admitted to her daughter a week ago that she had known she had a lump in her breast for over 3 years. My prayer for anyone reading this is this ~ have an annual checkup! This could have been prevented if caught early and just think, her family could have had the pleasure of her life's presence with them. If you can't think about yourself, think about the people who love you. It isn't fair to them.
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That's very sad about your friend. I'm sorry to hear about her cancer. Maybe she was afraid of what she would hear and that kept her from going to the doctor.
Have a good weekend and try to stay cool!
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