Dear Elena, Anna, and family,
I'm one of Kathy's friends from Wellesley. As two New Englanders, we enjoyed each other's company and visits together in Portland. I had my first cup of coffee at her house.
I didn't know she was ill or I would've written much sooner. I, too, had a diagnosis of AML in January 2017, and was taken to Mass General Hospital in Boston for a 6-week course of chemo, followed by a 3-week stay for a stem cell transplant from my brother. I was so fortunate--it worked, and I seem to be well 4 years later, though I'm not considered "cured" until 5 years.
The last time I spoke with Kathy was about 10 years ago when I was traveling through Juneau and had a short layover, so I called her, as the only person I knew in town. We didn't have time to get together, but we chatted for awhile, for which I'm grateful. I remember her as cheerful, usually smiling. It's a good image to keep.
Shirley Griffin
Amherst,MA
Thank you, Elena. It is on my calendar. I am really hoping to be there to celebrate your amazing mother. I'm sure you are missing her especially during the holidays. Those of us in Juneau miss her, too. Thank you for organizing the event and I happy holidays to you, your sister and your families.
I'm one of Kathy's friends from Wellesley. As two New Englanders, we enjoyed each other's company and visits together in Portland. I had my first cup of coffee at her house.
I didn't know she was ill or I would've written much sooner. I, too, had a diagnosis of AML in January 2017, and was taken to Mass General Hospital in Boston for a 6-week course of chemo, followed by a 3-week stay for a stem cell transplant from my brother. I was so fortunate--it worked, and I seem to be well 4 years later, though I'm not considered "cured" until 5 years.
The last time I spoke with Kathy was about 10 years ago when I was traveling through Juneau and had a short layover, so I called her, as the only person I knew in town. We didn't have time to get together, but we chatted for awhile, for which I'm grateful. I remember her as cheerful, usually smiling. It's a good image to keep.
Shirley Griffin
Amherst,MA