Memories

by darlene carroll
(knoxville, TN)

"What are you doing Darlene," asks Peggy. "Loading the dishwasher," I answer. "No, No! Let me show you how this is done!" commands Peggy, as she wedges the glass to back of the rack. "You must always start at the back when you load," she says.

I had met her 3 months earlier. She had just been diagnosed with lung cancer. She had had her left lung removed. They found a tumor on the aorta. After 7 weeks of rigorous chemo and radiation, we found ourselves in the hospital together.

Last Friday my Peggy lost her struggle with the cancer. My husband and I were with her to the end. I was blessed to have shared a part of my life with this dear, stubborn person.

She will be missed, Loved and always remembered.