08/27/04 Update to Gail Behler

8/27/2004

Letter to Gail Behler

I am sorry to hear about your mom – I think my mom mentioned something some time ago.  I guess not too many of us are safe from Breast Cancer.  I hope they can zap the cancer and she gets feeling better soon.

Grandma Laurito and Holly

My mom is deteriorating.  She seems to get worse every time I see her.  She says she has lost over 40 lbs since I saw her just over a month ago.  (she lost 40 lbs in 11 days).  She has switched from one medication to another but her cancer continues to spread.  She has it in her liver, spine, head…just about everywhere.  She has a really good attitude and doesn’t complain much but I know she is suffering quite a bit.  She is in pain most of the time.  She was diagnosed 13 years ago so she feels really lucky to still be here.  She is going to try to come visit us this weekend.  I am really surprised she is making the trip but I think it helps her to have company and to do “things” to forget for a little while.

So are you doing well?  What are you up to?  Do you get to see your family very often?  How is Gloria and Geri?  Didn’t Geri have a little boy?  How old is he now?  

Things are busy like crazy here.  The kids started school on 8/16 and we have been running non stop ever since.  We have a ward swim party BBQ tonight and my mom’s coming to visit for the weekend.  Our friends are getting married in the temple tomorrow.  Just busy busy.

The boys are doing well – AJ’s is 8th grade. (13 tomorrow) Can you believe that?  I feel so old.  He is a smart little cookie and working on getting his Eagle Scout.  By this time next year he should have it.

Aj's 13th birthday with Katie

Dallas is in 4th grade. (9 years old) He is my little sweetie.  He always wants to help with the work to be done and his sisters.  I don’t think I’d make it without him.

Dallas and Millie

Bryce is in 3rd grade. (8 years old) He is too smart for his own good.  I think he “gets” things really quick and then gets bored and “busy”.  He is always moving around and laughing and crying and just a pip.  He is our spicy one.

Bryce learning to mow the lawn

Katie is 2 and just this week finally got the potty thing.  We have a Cinderella Barbie in the closet that she gets to have tomorrow if she gets through today good.  It finally clicked this week and she has done really well.  

Katie

Holly is 8 ½ months and teething.  Poor little pumpkin has double barrel boogie nose and is a little cranky.  She is also trying to walk and has a nice shiner on her eye from it.  Her balance isn’t great yet and she hit her head into a desk.  She is a tough little thing.  Between Bryce and Katie I don’t know how she survives.

Holly

Well I better run – hope things go well for your mom and that you are also well.  Take care. Sg.