I call her Queen because of past references by her sister as the Queen of Mean. I won't say Fat and Mean like Marla did, because, well, I just won't because as far as I could see, she isn't fat. As a matter of fact, she's dropped weight since Kevin and I visited her a few months back.
Marla arrived from Oklahoma to stay with Kelly for a few weeks early last week. The two ventured down to the Valley with Marla's 12 year old daughter in tow to Char's on Thursday. Friday they all left the Valley and headed to San Diego. Which is where I come in.
I had the pleasure of their company for dinner on Friday night. It was a long drive in the car, but spirits were generally high. I mean they were at the Baril's for dinner right?
Kelly seems to be doing much better than when I saw her a few months before her surgery. She's getting around via wheelchair these days, but can use her walker for short jaunts. Her mood was good and we had a great time catching up. It's amazing what she remembers. Because even without most of the obstacles she has faced, most of us don't have the memory she has!
She will head back to Houston in October where they will check the two spots that they are watching closely - her liver and her lung. She's hoping that she won't need more surgery, but pretty much thinks that they will tell her she does. She is off chemo for now, which is contributing to her feeling better in some ways. She looks really good (probably better now since she was getting her hair done on Saturday AM). But just to give you an idea, my oldest daughter said she wouldn't know that she had been through so much and been so sick if she didn't already know. That should make Kelly feel good to know!
It was great to have her and her family over for a visit. My girls loved talking with her and hearing her stories. She still has the ability to keep center court in conversation! Even though she and her sisters give each other a hard time, the love that they all share is evident and abundant.
Keep sending healthy vibes her way! Nicole
Monday, July 12, 2010
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