Chris, Hannah, and I will all be going to my mother-in-law's house this afternoon for a party. But this is no ordinary party. Christopher's Grandma Holt was diagnosed with cancer last November and she has fought and battled her way to the end. Hannah and I have not seen her since November and today we are all going to celebrate her health and amazing recovery. Hannah is so thrilled to be going to see her. So often people disappear from her life without a reason and that is very diffucult for her. She understood that grandma was sick but could understand why she couldn't see her. Hannah's mind, like most children's, assumed that she has had a cold and still got to see her friends, so why can't grandma? It is very hard to explain to a child the differences between a cold and cancer without revealing too much information. She is only 6 years old and already too aware of the horrors in this world. I'm not about to start explaining deadly diseases, murder, war, famine, etc. But today is a day of happiness. We will all be able to spend some quality time together and Hannah will once again be surrounded by family.
Here are just a few, and I mean few, of Hannah's family that we will be excited to spend time with today.
Hannah's Great Grandma and Grandpa Holt
Hannah's Great Great Grandma Abrams
Hannah's Grandma "Juju" and Grandpa "Papa"
And, of course, Mom and Dad will be there!
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