WHOOOPSIE DAISIE!

Apparently, I confused some dear, lovely, kind, people on this blog last month by writing: "Don't send flowers; send money." Um . . . I was being a smarty pants, which is clearly inappropriate for such a wide readership. I have been relieved of my duties until I shape up (which will likely not happen any time soon). But I was allowed to write to clarify that I was being silly about sending money. What Mom loves bestest is lots of prayers and lovies. You all are doing a superb job with that. Thank you. I'm going to my room now.
Stacey

Labor Day - 09/01/08

Can anyone tell me where summer went? Here I am in Elmo, bundled up in wool socks with a fire in the parlor furnace downstairs and rain making music on the tin roof. What a perfect time for an update.
Recovery from the surgery took longer than I had expected. It laid me low for about four of the last 6 weeks. However Stacey and Dennis and the kids encouraged me to join them in a cruise to Alaska through the Inland Passage last week and in doing so I got remarkably stronger. Now I am at home in Elmo and feel quite like the old me. Buzzing around preparing for the next trip.
A few days prior to the Alaska voyage I had another Chemotherapy treatment. Now, feeling quite ‘normal’, I’m packing my bags to go on a long planned for trip to the AARP Annual Convention in Washington, D.C. with my good friend Nadine. We are flying out of Billings, M.T. on Wednesday. It’ll be a long weekend.
Dr. Goff tells me the next four chemotherapy treatments will be even bigger and more powerful than the last six. She says I’ll be at the University of Washington Hospital for two days each time and the treatments will be spaced three weeks apart, as usual. I must say, I grit my teeth and clench my fists about this, as I did with the earlier chemo, but when the light of reality shines on the situation it’s never as bad as I expect. I hope this holds true with these super doses. Jimmie says, “Why are you allowing them to poison you with this stuff?” Dr. Goff says, “There’s a 70% chance of ovarian cancer coming back in the first year and if it does you are a goner.” She further tells me that we now have window of opportunity to keep that from happening with chemotherapy. So, what’s a girl to do? Everything!! So far, doing everything that’s been suggested by these two opposite kinds of healers has been working quite well. Jimmie says I’ll survive the chemo. He says I have a lot yet to do and he is optimistic about my survival in any case. My conflict comes with the belief that this chemo does kill healthy cells as well as cancer cells and reduces my body’s ability to heal itself, doing serious harm to my immune system. Amid the confusion, I continue to be grateful that there are ways to treat this disease successfully. I’ve met several survivors of ovarian and other cancers and have heard countless success stories about others. I believe that I am an exceptional cancer patient and mine will be added to the list of success stories in time.
It is my understanding that I’ll be done with chemo around Thanksgiving time. I have a new pair of skis to try out and two grandsons living in Bigfork to ski with…yes. Bonnie, Greg and the boys have moved here for the school year. Excuse me they’ll be snowboarding. I’ll be skiing.
Thanks for your continuing prayers and support, and patience during these long news blackouts. Love, Barbara

Thinking of you Barbara

I wish you were as close as this kitty...then I would be smooching you on your beautiful face !
I think of you so often and pray you are walking through this journey tall.
All my love to Bonnie, Stacey, husbands, kids, and YOU !

June 7, 2008.
Hello everyone.
Barbara asked me to post an update for her.

Barbara and family (Charlie, Grandpa Chuck, Grandma Hazel, Rita, Jim, Linda, Brittney, Brett, Alice, Rhiannon and Anika are all gathered at Flathead Lake. They are all out at the table having a wonderful meal. It is cold and rainy outside but we are warm and happy inside(literally and figuratively).

Barbara looks great and feels great. She said that she wants everyone to know that she does not feel sick and that she is in fact moving in a healing direction. She will be headed to see her Mother in Missoula tomorrow. Then there will be a quick visit to Jimmie in Eureka before she heads to Seattle for her next round of chemo.

Today was the first time I have seen Barbara since she embarked on this journey. When I go to hug her today I felt reassured. I shared with her that she has led us all through many things and that I knew she would lead us all on this journey. A journey of love, and compassion in the moment.

Two days ago I was digging through photos on my computer and found a video from two summers ago. Much of our family was gathered at the Swan River, all of the kids were jumping from the bridge into the river. Soon the parents joined and then lo and behold the grandparents joined. I share this video with you. A perfect moment in time, just like this one.

Brett

A Crazy Fact About The Human Body

While the human body may appear fragile, your body is stronger than you could possibly imagine. It is possible for you to survive even after the removal of the spleen, the stomach, one kidney, one lung, 75% of the liver, 80% of the intestines, and almost every organ from the pelvic and groin area.

Baboo!

I just want to say good morning to you!  I am so encouraged by all you do and so grateful that you are the kind of Mom, Woman, Person that can pack up her car and go directly into the next indicated action!  Thank you for being you and continuing to learn,  grow,  be open and tell the truth!

I just got off the phone with your 2 grandsons!  Zaq said he had a great dream last night:  You and he were asleep on the grass and woke up because it was hot outside... you both got up and ran and jumped into the river and went swimming!  He said "I can't wait to be in Montana with Grammie"!  Then Elijah got on the phone and read me the card he had pulled:  "I am taken care of!  Everyone in my life supports me with love and kindness."  

Life is good.  We will see you soon!  WE LOVE YOU!

Your Boo!

Rick T.

Hey Barbara:

Hope all of the gentle thoughts and prayers being sent to you from angels and well wishers around the country lifts your spirits like an updraft of wind catching a kite and sending it soaring into the clouds! This is my first blog (I'm at work so I must be brief), but I must tell you what I saw this morning. First off, as I left the house to do my horse chores this morning, I was greeted by a pair of Lazuli Buntings. The male birds have beautiful powder blue heads and backs and can be quite the crooners during the spring mating season. Next, I saw a lone cow elk chewing on some grass in a dense field of golden arrow leaf balsam root; sparkling from the dew of last night's rain showers caught by the first light of a bright morning sun. A short while later, as I was finally driving the 30 mile commute to work on my bike, I passed the usual group of four resting Hereford bulls chewing their cud while admiring the large herd of Hereford cows fenced off on the other side of the road. But this time, something was different... In the middle of this circle was a very big bull elk, sprouting the makings of what may soon grow to be a large pair of a possibly seven point crown of velvet-covered antlers! I slowly and quietly (for a Harley) pulled over, stopped and said a few complimentary phrases about inclusiveness and beauty to this group of relaxing, hoofed and horned bachelors, (all but the elk completely ignored me). The elk muttered something, I couldn't tell exactly what; perhaps just an annoyed grunt, but it sounded a lot like ( - I know this is quite a stretch - ), Elvis P. saying, "Thank you, ... Thank you very much." So, if I have the good fortune of a future visit, I'll have to wave and say,"Hey Elvis, whass'up?"

You will win!

Rick T.

Love from The Land of Big Skies !

Barbara, Stacey, Bonnie and family...
Greetings from Billings. Mom (Lynne) and her wonderful companion Dick drove out from Washington to see Polly and I for Mother's Day. This Mothers Day seems extra special, given the news we received about your health. I noticed that I hugged my mom a little tighter than usual, but that's a good thing.

We collectively pray you are feeling well and think of you often.

Much love,
Polly, P.D., Lynne and Dick.

Barbara,
Just sitting here on the beautiful California coast enjoying the roses and geraniums in my garden. The Gemini rose bushes are full of enormous blossoms and my Peace rose is jusst glorious this year, thanks to Miracle Grow and sunshine. Everything is blooming and the blue jays are back, demanding clean water for their baths each day. I love to watch them. One is an old scruffy guy who has been visiting me for many years. The other is a younger jay and more spritely.

They talk and chatter and splash and my cats sitting in the window are greatly entertained by their daily gossip. They discuss which dogs have accidents on the lawns, new foods available, the latest love affairs, and of course, sports and games. Jays are big gossips and I think my back yard has become a little Peyton Place for the latest goings on. When I take work out on the patio table they come to visit and hop around on the ground just to be near.

I am thinking of you as the jays talk, the flowers bloom and the lady bugs crawl around eating aphids. The neverending story of nature goes on and on and so do we, progressing in our own lives of gossip, affairs, good food, games, and sunshine. You definitely have a place here in my garden of earthly delights. Inhale the fragrance of the roses and relax in the sunshine.

Dianne

Trying again

Good day,

Hope you have a nice ride today. Just when I thought I had it figured out, bingo got an error message. I almost had a picture on here. I'll take the directions out of the box when I find the box. You have a wonderful day!

Howdy from the Heartland

Hi Auntie Barbara! Hello from Omaha. Just want you to know that we are thinking of you everyday and cannot wait to see you again. Preston's tumor is finally starting to shrink after nine months of treatment and soon you will both have to celebrate recovery by a grand celebration at Flathead! Much love, Jen, Jeremy, Preston and Peyton

Hi Barb....Lynne from Hoodsport. We are heading for Billings tomorrow. Short trip as we'll start back on Sunday afternoon or early Monday. I'll call you in Elmo to see how you are doing. If you feel up to having a cup of coffee (or green tea) we'll take a detour off I-90 and see you for a few minutes before heading to back to Hoodsport. Many hugs...Lynne

Update 5/6/08

Family and Friends!
Just wanted to touch base and let you all know how Moms' first chemo went.
We arrived at Seattle Cancer Care Alliance on time at 7a.m. Our kind nurse helped her to decide that the cold she had developed over the weekend would interfer with her breathing during the first procedure to put in a "porta-cath". It is basically a port to do blood draws more easily and of course to administer her chemotherapy, or "divine radiance of healing light." So we put that off until she goes in for the 2nd treatment.
Schedule of Moms' treatments and surgery:

Chemotherapy in Seattle: May 5, May 28 and June 18

Surgery in Seattle, UW Hosp: July 15

More chemo to be scheduled after surgery.

The post chemo response has been quite contrary to our expectations. No nausea, no fatigue. At least not yet and it's a clear 24 hours later. So, I'm feeling like an exception to the norm. Still strong, healthy (er, except for cancer) and more optimistic each day (for what its worth).

If this good fortune holds, I'll return to Elmo at the end of the week and do some early spring days doing early spring things. Paint some trim, dig some dirt, wash some windows. How thrilling that all seems this year.

Love,
Bonnie and Barbara

Hello from the Flathead.

Hi Barbara and hello to my cousins too. Saturday I went for a beautiful drive to see our friends in Eureka. Jimmie asked about you so I told him what I know. Andrea commented on what a special lady you are and Jimmie said your life has a powerful impact on others. Not to be disrespectful or anything, but that is not new information for me! (ha) Anyway, he also said that you are very strong and this will help you through the treatment. I told them both how grateful I am that they saw you.

I am well. Went to Billings for work and was able to hang out with cousin Jackie each night She is quite fun. We appear to have a similar humor gene. Also, I took Natasha to Missoula for the night and we went to the Kyi-Yo Pow Wow at U of M. Then a trip to Rockin Rudy's ( she had never been there). She is a beautiful spirit and I am always glad when we spend time together. You are in my prayers. Brittney

Bigfork blessings :)

Hey Barbara,

This is cool...for one so techno-challenged as me...thank you thank you !

We saw Cohen in NYC...whew ! But we did drive north to a wonderful climbing

area called the Shawangunks (Gunks) and spent 2 nights sleeping in his van

@ 32 degrees...the climbing was fabulous and got us all grounded again to be

in the whirlwind of the city.

You are surrounded by love from all over the planet and beyond ! Seen and unseen

friends, in the ethers and in real life :)

I will be in Seattle May 30...I would LOVE to see you !

Much much love,

Rebecca, (Carl & Cohen sending love too)

Love surronds you

Barbie,
I just wanted you to know I love you! But you know that, now's the time for giving back for all you've done for me! My prayers are with you. If you need/want anything, you know where I am. I have those things for you. Peace Lady!
Love, Billy

You're in my Prayers

Grammie, Now is the time to visualize those smiling grand children, your darling daughters and all the things that make the fight worth waging. Dig deep, keep the FAITH and let all the healing thoughts and prayers in. We are with you and love you so much.

Greg

Sending you all the love your heart can hold...

Hello Barb,
I've been thinking about you soooo very much! I've been in Washington D.C. for work and I'm so happy to be home, where I checked my email and found the invitation to this blog -my very first! I know you have made it through the surgery with flying colors - I can just feel it! My dear friend, you mean the world to me and I am so happy to think of you surrounded by your beloved girls and those grands. Since I read in one of the blog posts that you're still planning a canoe trip, I'm counting on our hike, girl! You just let me know where and when and I'm there, probably trying to keep up with you.
I'm not sure how these blogs work, but I wanted you to know that I'm sending you love, laughter, warmth, peace, and all good energies on the wings of hope and prayer from your buddy of 40 years. Lots and Lots of LOVE, Roysie xo

My Other Mother Rocks!

Hi Mom.....it's Tam, sending you much love, prayers, and peace. I just returned from a wonderful trip to Maui with Dave's Mom and sisters. It was so great to see Stace a couple of weeks ago but difficult to hear the news. I want you to know that I feel truly blessed to have you in my life. We don't get to see each other as often as we would like but I am always thinking about you! Your strength and courage is an awesome example to me. Thank you...I love you. I will be over for a visit very soon.
"Because of the Lord's great love we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail. They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness" Lamentations 3:22-23.
Love,
Tam

Dear Barbara,
It is me, Jennifer, Bonnie's friend! Hello! I am with you all in spirit and love and keeping you close in heart.
I am out of town for a bit but when I get home, know that I will attend to Bon and the boys, all three of them.
If you have any special requests, let me know.
I send you love, your photo gallery is breathtaking.
ciao for now,
Jennifer

Healing love

Dear Barbara, I am so glad that you are surrounded by so much love. But I know that love creates love. ODAT. To see you with so much positive energy and surrendering to the journey is a gift.
I want to say so much and to hold you for just a moment. So I will close my eyes and visualize it.
Your daughters and your family is just amazing. I smile.
Blessings , Laura

Hi Barbara. Well, as usuall I'm slow on the draw in getting to you but do know that no matter how slow I am, you, as always, are in my thoughts and prayers. You are so strong in spirit and soul that I know you will do well. Grumpy is concerned but also knows that you will prevail. I will try to teach him how to get onto this sight so he too can communicate with you. (what am I talking about---knowing him, he will probably teach me how to use this sight! Anyway Barb, we love you and are with you in spirit and prayers.
Love you,
Rita, Grandpa & Jack

Hi Barbara,

I love you , my friend, and I just know that this will be another triumphant journey for you. You are an inspiration to me, and have been for the last 20 years! I've watched you joyfully conquer one obstacle after another, and I know that with God's help, many prayers, and a lot of support from family and friends; this will have a positive outcome.

I loved your email last night stating that in the midst of your treatments you have scheduled a canoeing adventure! Right on! Having been on one or two of those with you, I know that will bring about much healing.

Namaste,

Eric

Barbara,

I just heard the news about 2 hours and 53 minutes ago. Still processing it all..... but I wanted to send you a HUGE HUG from the whole Judge family. I've never known a woman as rock steady as you -- you've been a fabulous role model to all of us girls. Fight hard; Get well! We send you our love and good thoughts. And yes, we will all go get the C-125, or whatever it is, test.
More to come, Love, Millie, Tim, Elizabeth and Joseph

In Spite Of Ourselves

Hey Barbara! Sheesh, my friend, I can't let you out of my town for one minute. Look what happens. I reckon you'll have to stick around Seattle and let me visit you more. My two tiny monsters are keeping me crazy busy, but every night I sit down and look at this internet thingie in search of a laugh. I found a great one tonight. It's a music video. If you're looking for a laugh, then turn on your speakers and give a listen to my boyfriend, John Prine. Click the link below.

Betsy (aka Squishcake)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F5axlwCBXC8

Besos, abrazos y amor (kisses, hugs and love)

Hola amiga,
Love those photos! So good to see your shining face and Stacey's and Bonnie's too. You know we especially loved seeing the ones from when you all were here in Puerto Vallarta in January. We say prayers every day for your continued healing and glowing, clear health. As you may recall from our conversations in January, I certainly can attest to the effectiveness of all the prayers I received that I KNOW helped me heal and stay in the now and the positive light. We'll be in Seattle in July - October so maybe we'll get to see you then for some in person abrazos y besos! Meanwhile, blessings and abundant love to you and your family.
Love,
Barbara (and Jim, too!)

Hello my dear friends and loved ones. Gratitude is a good place for me to start with my mass communication endeavor: to Greg Moul, my son-in-law for creating this blog, and to friends and family who check in for news updates and lend their voices to this beautiful chorus of support. I am enjoying the group effort this healing process is turning out to be.

Today I went to the University of Washington Hospital for the day and had a biopsy. The surgeon wanted to back up her opinion of what's going on in my belly with hard evidence...cells to examine. Bonnie and I spent the day, me lying on a cot and her in a semi comfortable chair chatting, napping, and watching a television movie. The procedure took about half an hour and the recovery room experience took four. I'm feeling just as well and whole this evening as I did before the procedure, and last week and last year. Cancer can be a quiet, unobtrusive batch of cells on the surface of things. This batch got my attention two years ago at which time I began making the rounds of physicians--from my family physician in Seattle, to the gynocologist, to the folks that bring us the colonoscopy--getting all the requisite tests. Ovarian cancer, it turns out, is difficult to diagnose. When the people in Seattle didn't satisfy me with an answer I checked in with Susan Cahill soon after I got to Montana in my retirement. She nailed it in short order. She confirmed her suspicions with a simple blood test called a CA-125. Something every woman should ask her doctor about. I don't know why it's such a well kept secret. It is THE diagnostic tool for ovarian cancer. (at least to my current understanding).

Having gotten this information, I've been following first Susan's advice, and now that of Barbara Goff, M.D. Dr. Goff is alleged to be one of the top surgeon's for ovarian cancer around. We certainly have confidence in her. After today's biopsy, Dr. Goff has plans for me to get a "port" through which the chemotherapy will be delivered. It's going to be like a little button just under the surface of the skin around the area of my what? clavicle? (between shoulder and breast). Then chemo therapy will begin at the earliest possible time thereafter. As the girls mentioned in one of their entries in the blog, Dr. Goff wants to try and eradicate the cancer that has metastisised (sp?)to my spleen with 3 chemo rounds 3 weeks apart and then do surgery to remove the rest. That will be followed up with another three rounds.

It all seems quite simple and straightforward to me. I'll just suit up and show up, just as I always have, for each day and follow the guidance of the people who know more about this than I do.

One of these guides is a "healer" up in Eureka, Montana who has already given me one of his treatments. I asked Dr. Goff to get another CA-125 test to see if the Eureka healer's (Jimmie MacKimmie) treatment and the follow-up he recommended has made any difference. Today I got the score of the recent test and the cancer numbers have been reduced by a couple of hundred: From 2,625 to 2,400 something...nearly 200 points. Normally, I would expect these cancer cells would be increasing not decreasing. Let's hear it for Jimmie MacKimmie!!! I'm hoping to do follow-up with Jimmie in the coming weeks and months. I'm grateful to him and all the other healers I have in my life. That includes you, my friends. Nothing is so healing as the unconditional love that's been coming in our direction, recently as well as over a long period of time.

One of us will get back to you with news as it happens. Hopefully there will be days when absolutely nothing is happening except life as we've been doing it all along. Life on life's terms.

Love,
Barbara

Wow, what a beautifully photo gallery of Barbara's family and her travels and interests. Many of the pictures gave me the visual portion of the talks Barbara and I have.

Thank you Barbara, for taking the time for a walk yesterday. Thanks also for taking the time for my husband George to join the tail end of our outing. You are a really special person and we both wanted to hug and kiss you goodbye for a time. We will be out of town until after your first treatment and you know our well wishes go with you.

I so admire your spirituality and calmness in the face of this ordeal. It was impossible to see any negativity in your outlook.

My compliments to Stacey and Bonnie and wonderful husbands Dennis and Greig for showing up in such a major supportive way. I am very impressed with the fathering skills you guys have shown in this situation. Kudos....

I have never done a blog before, so will be learning along the way. I am really bad at navigating stuff on a computer, so will rely on George to post any pictures. His computer has our gallery.

Will check in while out of town and when I return, will see how I can be of service.

Love, Kate

Blessings from our Nations Capital

Dear Barbara, I am so grateful that I am on your list. I feel honoured to be part of your life. I saw Allison two weeks ago and have been thinking about you. I am sending you all my love, a lot of good love and blessings.
Everytime I wash my tea-kettle I think of the time I spent with you in Seattle and you saying to me: I even cleaned my kettle for you Laura. Funny how you remember the little things.
Higher Power has you in the palm of his hand, and has given you a loving family to support you. Many blessings.
Sunday Jeanny ,Edward , Sebastian and Andrea, Nathanial and Evan are coming to lunch. It will be a fun time. You will be with us.
Courage , Peace, Serenity, Trust is what I will pray for you.
Perhaps I will use my miles to come and hike with you in Montana!!!!
Blessings Laura

the healing has already begun

All I have to say today is that I am wearing your celtic necklace and my hair is turning more white everyday! (I should be so lucky to have hair like yours).

Wear the stone. Feel the power of the Jewel Basin throughout your entire body........

I carry your heart in my heart,

Susie

Beauty ABOUNDS !!

Firstly, I must admit I am sitting at my desk with my mouth agape ! Barb, you have not changed one iota since I saw you last. In fact, I think you are even more stunning. Bonnie and Stacey...you were blessed with your mother's abundant beauty (inside and out).

I so cherish the "Big Sky" days and can honestly say that I thought you were the coolest mom in the world. My mom is pretty cool, but you were the Meccca...and I can see you still are. If anything would have happened to my mother, I would have INSISTED that I live with you ! :)

I think about you everyday since I heard the awful news of the cancer. I wish you a bit of serenity and reflection in every day. If anyone can beat this...it is you. You excude goodness and strength.

Thank you so much for the blog. I will be checking it daily and being that my verbosity can't be controlled...I will probably be contributing waaaay tooo much.

All my love to you.

PD Poindexter

Katie and Harold -- Sending Love Your Way

Katie and I are thinking about you! We know that with all the love that surrounds you, this arduous journey will be made lighter.

Love,
Harold (& Katie)

Monday April 28, 2008

Hello to our family and friends. Mom, Stacey and I are so blessed with the loving care, good wishes and prayers from you all. Thank you!
We would love to speak to each and every one of you to let you know exactly how things are progressing but find that overwhelming since so many people love Mom. So we have asked my husband Greg to set up this blog for everyone to keep in touch with Mom and let you all know in a timely manner what is happening. We will try to post as new information unfolds to keep you in the loop. When you have questions, comments, prayers, photos or laughter to share please do so! We hope this will be the simplest and most effective way to communicate at this time.

April 28th, Monday:
This morning, Mom, Stacey and I went to Mom's meeting with Dr. Barbara Goff at Seattle Cancer Care Alliance. She is an ovarian cancer specialist and our surgeon. (A big thanks to angel Shannon Marsh for hooking us up in record time with this incredible surgeon. Mwah!) We connected with Dr. Goff and her team immediately: They were intelligent, straight-forward, and two out of three were red-heads! Best of all, they "got" Mom! We had an informative discussion that helped Mom decide on the following course of action and recovery.
Instead of undergoing surgery in the morning, Mom is going to begin chemotherapy. Dr. Goff showed us Mom's CT scan on the computer. It revealed tumors on her ovaries, uterus, abdominal lining, as well as on the perimeter of her liver along with some metastasis into the spleen. In order to try to save the spleen - which is helpful for a stronger immune response later - she recommended three courses of chemotherapy beginning next week to slow growth and to shrink the tumors, making surgery and recovery more effective.
Dr. Goff was confident Mom would have little trouble receiving and coping with the chemotherapy. She said: "After five minutes I could tell what kind of woman you are and I know you will do fine with the chemotherapy." It is a six hour treatment that we understand will make her tired and a little nauseous, though not as nauseous as was once the case. After about five to seven days post-chemo, she hopes to feel well enough to head back to Elmo and get to work on her garden and other spring projects! We are even keeping the May canoe trip in sight!
One of her plans is to continue to see Jimmy Mackimmie the healer in Eureka that our cousin Brittney along with Susan M. and Patty H. (Thank You!) helped hook us up with. If Mom had a twin brother, in spirit and looks, he is the one. After our initial visit with Jimmey ( who had a Sai Baba painting on his wall!) Mom was so peaceful and "smoothed out" . This is something we are both looking forward to as a positive healing treatment. We have already been diligent with some of his suggested alternative healing methods and believe that any and all will help to move this disease out.
Mom will undergo three chemo treatments here in Seattle, hopefully starting this Friday. There will be three weeks in between each treatment and a final three weeks recovery prior to surgery projected for the first week of August.
Please keep Mom in your prayers and know that she would prefer more e-mails or letters than calls and she says to Stace and me, "let's all do our summers just like normal and not make a big drama out of this." So that is our assignment. We are all trying to stay in today, make good choices and remember that God is in charge.
Please post your replies here or send mail to either address:
PO Box 41
Elmo, Mt. 59915
or
5724 35th Ave. N E
Seattle, WA 98105

Love to all.
Bonnie, Stacey and Mom (Barbara).

So, where is Barbara?

Barbara is in Seattle, soaking up the love from her adoring family. She left Montana last week, after having spent some quality time with Stacey and Bonnie. The three Bennetts girls spent the weekend with their beautiful children in Seattle (Zaq & Elijah flew in from Santa Monica), filling themselves with the energy only young people can provide. Today is preparation for procedures to be carried out at one of the top medical facilities in the United States, Seattle's, Seattle Cancer Care Alliance (SCCA). We are full of faith, that western medicine will achieve what it is setting out to accomplish and that alternative methods will provide for a complete and full recovery.

I LOVE YOU GRAMMIE!

GET WELL SOON!