Mazel Tov Nate!

So far, throughout my illness, I have been very fortunate not to miss any of the “celebratory” functions in our family or with friends, or miss any important events IE: The Circle of Strength events. I had always managed to tweak my chemo schedule one way or another to work around important dates.

In the 3 years I was able to attend, my eldest nephew’s Bar Mitzvah in VA, 3 of my younger cousin’s weddings, one in southern New Jersey, one in San Diego, CA and the most recent one in Philadelphia, PA, and my 30^th High School Reunion, which was an all weekend affair!

These times in life should not be missed. They are full of joy and love, and truly are very good medicine for the soul. What can be so bad about spending time with people you adore, eating great food, and sharing hugs and smiles? It’s all good stuff. And these are priceless memories for me now. Treasures, precious treasures.

I was so lucky with my timing until this weekend. This is my second eldest’s nephew’s Bar Mitzvah weekend. I had my chemo treatment on Tuesday, and my body is wearing down with each round. I simply don’t have the energy I need to have made the trip to VA, or even if I had made it, I would not have felt well enough to enjoy it. And the last thing I would ever want is for people to be concerned about me, when it is Nate’s weekend. It is his time to shine and be the main focus. Not me.

I am so very proud of Nate as he makes his Bar Mitzvah, and steps into manhood. He is such a good kid, as are his brothers and sister. I wish Larry and Sarah (his proud parents) all the very best and a huge congratulations to Nate. I can’t be there physically, but I am there with all of you in spirit.

Mazel Tov!!!
Xoxoxo