Ralph & Norma in the garden, 6/12/09

This photo was taken this past weekend. Going to the garden is a focal point of most days. The lettuce crop is so beautiful. We ate fresh lettuce for every meal and gave large bags to Meals on Wheels and several neighbors. And there's more! Huge, healthy leaves of spinach, black-seeded simpson, arugula and buttercrunch. No insects, yet. The peas are starting to ripen, and so are the beets. Kohlrabi gets eaten before we even leave the garden. Emily has a small flower garden and it's full of zinnia, poppies, morning glory, cosmos, snapdradon, and other annuals.

My mom finished her 4th round of chemo-therapy today. She continues to feel really good. She's gets a little tired, and sometimes nautious after treatment. In the next few weeks, Dr. Laufman will decide if a 5th treatment is needed.

My mom continues to receive the kindest cards from you all. She loves receiving them. Know that your thoughts and prayers carry her through each and every day.

Thank you.