P.S. On the Pick Two day, YES, sometimes we had to tell Mom “No”. “No Mom, we won’t be there tomorrow, we have to be at our daughter’s event, but we WILL be there the day after.” Or, “No Mom, we have to be at work, but so-and-so will bring you to the appointment.” YES, there was some simmering resentment we saw in her eyes, but she knew that if you’re not there for your kid’s graduation or if you lose your job, that that is a bigger “Fail”.

Also, with the cancer, YES, the next few months will be HELL. But guess what? When she comes through it, life will be SO much easier by the time Fall/Winter rolls around.

Both our moms had cancer so this is my advice!!