Gims, I'm so sorry your father has been suffering so long. Jody's last week was beyond hope, and I'm glad she didn't linger too long in that state.

The 9 of us gals from the exercise group were going to chip in on a large floral display, but one gal had the foresight to call Jody's husband and he said rather than flowers, send donations to Komen. I'll also be setting up my own online page as soon as I register for this year's Race For the Cure, probably in the next few days.

I'm normally not a phone call type, but this week I've been on the phone to tell everyone Jody was on her last days (and quite a few back-and-forth calls setting up visiting); then calls to say she had passed; more calls about the funeral; and now for the donations. I've been good and have not panicked.

If anyone wants to send a card to Jody's husband:
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La Habra, CA 90631
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