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| Grandpa "Smoke" Greene, 95 |
My grandfather "Smoke" is a retired colonel in the USAF, WWII POW, father of five, grandfather, and great grandfather. His bride, my grandmother Martha, was informed that he was missing in action while he was fighting in the war. She was a young mother when she got the telegram from the President's office saying her husband was presumed dead. She prayed and prayed and miraculously, my grandfather came home. My grandmother's strong faith and my grandfather's strong will to survive are such powerful examples for me.
Not only that, but my grandmother (who passed several years ago) had such great style. I really wish I had pictures of her to show you. She was a knock-out. She collected and commissioned jewelry when she would travel overseas for Grandpa's military assignments.
My grandmother Martha Greene is the inspiration behind this line of modern-vintage jewelry that Kiley Durham designed for Team Kim. I'm so grateful to Kiley for this incredible showing of support, using her talents to raise money for Accelerate Brain Cancer Cure. 100% of the proceeds go to ABC2 in the name of Team Kim.
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| Martha earrings by Kiley Durham for team kim |
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| May bracelet by Kiley Durham for team kim |
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| Peregrine necklace by Kiley Durham for team kim |
For more information about the collection and to order, go to Kiley's website: http://kileydurham.bigcartel.com/
Quick update on me:
- 7 of 12 chemo treatments done. Eighth round begins in early May and if scans continue to be clear, will do last round in September.
- My next MRI is Apr 29. We do them quarterly and so far, so good, Praise the Lord!
- Changing my anti-seizure meds recently has been an answer to prayers. I'm less anxious, irritable and emotional -- which is super-nice (for Tad too!).
- I did leave my job at EMA, however, because it requires more focus, concentration, memory, and critical thinking than I can offer right now. I definitely plan to work again, but taking things one day at a time, focusing on my family and wellness.
- Hair lost to radiation is growing back curly! Some may wonder why I wear hats or headbands when I have hair. It's covering up the crazy poodle patch of post-radiation growth. My kind of chemo, thankfully, doesn't cause hair loss.
Here's a picture of our little bunny from Easter this year. Be well and God bless!
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| Sydney, 12 months |
