Mazel tov for Mama’s 80th
Today was a truly awe-inspiring day. We celebrated Mama’s 80th birthday — or in Spanish, she has 80 years, the sound and implication of which she much prefers. After a […]
Full-circle treats
When I was a kid, mama always used to take me out for ice cream after I had to get bloodwork. Now that I’m her caregiver, I like to return […]
Surprising Mama with decorations
Mama has a big birthday coming up this weekend so today I enlisted some help in secret decorating! We put up birthday banners all over the place and then waited […]
No. 51 down
Today was my 51st immune-suppressing infusion to treat Crohn’s Disease. I am beyond exhausted and glad it is done. Benny was excellent and helped me through the ordeal. Today’s #OneGoodThing […]
Mama’s new puzzle
During our appointment with Mama’s neuro-oncologist last week, she recommended Mama do puzzles as an excellent brain exercise. We found this interesting 300-piece, cat-asleep-on-a-bookshelf design online and it arrived the […]
Virtual service hopping
The Jewish High Holiday of Rosh Hashana began last night and Mama and I have been celebrating by devouring our homemade round, raisin challah. Today we joined various different online […]
Rosh Hashana blessings
Today’s #OneGoodThing with Mama is receiving a Rosh Hashana care package with blessings from our dear friend More Diane! Wishing all who celebrate a sweet new year! Thank you, More […]
Fun visit with Pat
Our dear friend Pat is in Santa Rosa this weekend and came to visit us! We shared a splendid early birthday lunch for Mama. And then we got to meet […]
Baking for the Jewish new year
For the first time in many years, I was able to make challah from scratch! I baked round raisin challah to celebrate the Jewish new year this weekend. It’s my […]
Exciting stable news
After an MRI earlier this week, we just got the news that Mama’s rare brain cancer, Anaplastic Hemangiopericytoma, remains stable! We were concerned after increased cognitive and short-term memory difficulties […]
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