592 MOM ...

Earlier this year, in September to be exact
Our family treasure, my beloved mother, Jennie
Celebrated her 99th birthday
Several months before that, in March to be exact
 Jennie was the first woman in our family's history
To have been diagnosed with breast cancer
Following a lumpectomy, she did great ...
In both body and spirit
At that time, considering Jennie's advanced age
All three of my mother's doctors concurred
That chemo and radiation were inadvisable
And Jennie and our family agreed ...
This week, Jennie underwent a mastectomy ...
The cancer, proving aggressive, had returned
And due to my mother's strong heart and positive focus
Our family treasure is smiling while healing, again, post op...
Thus, with heartfelt gratitude
I'm glad to say that Mom's spirit remains strong ...
And with thoughts of her warm smile
And welcoming embrace ...
Tears, speaking of love, spring from my eyes as I write ...
Mom ... We love your strength of heart
And admire your phenomenal attitude ...
You are your children's, grandchildren's and great-grand children's
Shining star!