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
As life long residents of California, our family relocates with my husband's job. We now find ourselves living the good life in beautiful Colorado with our two children, two chihuahuas, and a feline friend!
I am a 'forty something' mom of two, former 3rd grade teacher, and lover of all things apples and chocolate!
Since childhood, I have always felt keenly aware of how short life is, and how we need to savor every day fully. The past few years have made me appreciate this fact all the more. Having been diagnosed with melanoma a few years ago, (I am currently skin cancer free!) experiencing my dad's unexpected passing, and my mom's recent passing after a year long battle with brain cancer, I am even more appreciative of each day we are given.
Live well today, and savor every moment! (That includes eating the chocolate!) Ü
Goodbye to the hospital!!! Goodbye needles, blood pressure cuffs, walkers, surgery centers, and hospital beds! Welcome home Mom to fresh food, comfortable sleeping, and family!
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Hey you look awfully comfortable Lorraine!! I'm so glad you made it home! About time.... also, I see Roscoe is your buddy already. Looks like there's been more snow since last Sunday... beautiful view! Thinking of you and hoping healing will continue now that the hospital is a memory. My love to all! I miss everyone! Love, Annette
Lorraine, You look fabulous! There's nothing better than being in a home versus a hospital. I am so impressed with the postings and the daily updates that Denise has done. Since I came to this site late I read them all at once. Keep your positive attitudes!Sending good thoughts and prayers to you and your family. Love, Sharon Wick
It is wonderful that you finally were able to come home Lorraine! We hope that all of you will have some relaxing times together. That is a pretty neat chair!
Ryan wanted to tell Kyle that he thought his new guitar was really cool. Megan wanted to tell Ashlyn that she looked beautiful.
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4 comments:
Hey you look awfully comfortable Lorraine!! I'm so glad you made it home! About time.... also, I see Roscoe is your buddy already. Looks like there's been more snow since last Sunday... beautiful view! Thinking of you and hoping healing will continue now that the hospital is a memory. My love to all! I miss everyone!
Love,
Annette
It does look like Lorraine is enjoying her new chair! Watch out Tom, she's not giving it up!
Glad to see you made it home from the hospital. It's been a long haul. Keep hanging in there. Keep that possitive attitude. You look wonderful.
I can't wait to hear Kyle play one of these days.
Love, Laura
Lorraine,
You look fabulous! There's nothing better than being in a home versus a hospital. I am so impressed with the postings and the daily updates that Denise has done. Since I came to this site late I read them all at once. Keep your positive attitudes!Sending good thoughts and prayers to you and your family.
Love,
Sharon Wick
It is wonderful that you finally were able to come home Lorraine! We hope that all of you will have some relaxing times together. That is a pretty neat chair!
Ryan wanted to tell Kyle that he thought his new guitar was really cool. Megan wanted to tell Ashlyn that she looked beautiful.
Keep smiling!
Love, The Wileys
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