Over 20 years ago, my husband and I connected with a group of 5 couples. We did a lot of things together including parties, vacations, children, burying our parents, good times and bad. In 1995, one of our number, Dorothea, was diagnosed with breast cancer. She fought for 6 years and succumed. Now another of our number, Dottie, has been diagnosed. Although, they got it early, her nodes are involved so the picture is not bright.

Her husband is Dorothea's cousin and he is struggling with this situation. They have one daughter. The months ahead will be a challenge for them all.

Please remember them from time to time.

Growing old sucks, but its better than the alternative.