The Kofford Family relocates to Colorado after 40 years as Californians. In December of 2007, Grandma Lorraine is diagnosed with Stage 4 brain cancer. Sadly, she passed away on Dec. 26th, 2008 after a year long courageous battle. Follow our journey as we keep Lorraine's memory alive, and as we learn to appreciate that each day we are given, is a gift to be enjoyed!

“Nobody can go back and start a new beginning, but anyone can start today and make a new ending.”
~Maria Robertson

Tuesday, January 15, 2008

Happy Birthday Lorraine!


Today is my mom's 67th birthday! She was born in Maui, Hawaii on Jan. 15th, 1941. We are happy to have her celebrate her special day in Colorado with us! We have a "birthday boa" for her to wear, and she will have a special birthday surprise this afternoon! This morning a home health nurse is coming by, and then we will head back to the hospital for her radiation treatment. Afterwards another assessment therapist is coming by, so she will have a full day. I am making one of her favorite meals tonight, and Beth's Bakery will be making a special delivery as well! :-) (Thanks again Beth!) Happy Birthday Mom!

7 comments:

Anonymous said...

Happy Birthday Lorraine!!! I'm going to try to catch you by phone and wish you a Happy Birthday, but your day sounds packed! I know you will enjoy your special birthday meal that Denise is preparing as well as your prune cake for dessert. I'll bet Ashlyn is enjoying your birthday boa!
Love, Sherry

Kim said...

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, LORRAINE!!!!! You look fabulous!!! Again, I am so glad that you have now been "sprung from the joint!" What great timing. And I can't wait until the luau party in February! I'll send you a better b-day card tonight! Gotta rush for now-
love & BIG birthday hugs,
kim l.

Anonymous said...

Happy Birthday Lorraine.You look just fine. Lots of love. Jack @ Nancy.

Anonymous said...

Have a wonderful Birthday Lorraine! Hope you can do something "fun" for yourself today in between Treatments and Home Health Care.

Enjoy your special dinner and dessert!

Love, The DeClercq's

Anonymous said...

Happy Birthday! I hope you were able to do some "fun" things (not related to health care)!

You're looking great!

Sheri

Anonymous said...

HAPPY BIRTHDAY LORRAINE!!! We hope you are having a wonderful day!

Love,

The Wiley's

Kim said...

Lorraine, Happy Birthday from Redding with just under 45 minutes until I run out of time! Hope that you had a wonderful day and that you are dreaming beautiful dreams right now of the special day you had and the wonderful woman you are!!!
With love always,
Kim

p.s. You look SO beautiful in your birthday photo! I love the boa!