One year ago today

This photo was taken at Niagara Falls October 2001, before the gray beard became part of Todd's smiling face. It was a beautiful day.

One year ago today, Todd had his port 'surgery'. They implanted the device to enable the chemo drugs to be administered without a needle in his arm; it was placed in his upper left arm. This was the beginning of many trips to Butler for Todd's treatment that did prolong his life. He had a great Fall for the most part - he never gave up hope, nor did I. We had a chance to talk of many things that most married couples never do - "it was the best of times, and the worst of times." [Tale of Two Cities by Charles Dickens] We both became closer to each other and to God. We realized that we had many friends and family members who loved us. We knew that without a miracle, Todd was going home to be with those who had gone before. He was not scared; he was worried about me! Todd never gave up hope of being cured but he sure was ready when the time came. I admired his courage and faith. Underlying all of our hope for a rosy future was the realization that the worst was yet to come. In the very end - Todd won! He made it - I feel privileged to have been able to nurse him to heaven.