I've been holding off posting this cause it just makes me feel so sad. I can't make the reunion and I can't express how upset I am about it. But, I had to make a tough choice and, though it makes me sad, I feel I made the right one. My daughter, Mercedes, turned 14 on the 17th of this month and asked for us to rent out a speed boat for her party. We did this but the only weekend this month that was available is the 26th. I know we need to always look ahead, but I admit that I look at my kids birthdays like it might be the last one I share with them. This one is important to me.
I will be there in spirit, thinking about you all every minute of each day. And I will be there next year, no matter what.
Have a good time, laugh loud, laugh often, hug, and make memories. I can't wait to hear all about it. I predict that Mark will be the life of the party.
Minnie

SCC Left Mandible. Jaw replaced with bone from leg. Neck disection, 37 radiation treatments. Recurrence 8-28-07, stage 2, tongue. One third of tongue removed 10-4-07. 5-23-08 chemo started for tumor behind swallowing passage, Our good friend and much loved OCF member Minnie has been lost to the disease (RIP 10-29-08). We will all miss her greatly.