March 1, 2020

 Hi Folks ... 

    Just checking in for February to let you know that for me, it was a pretty full month.

    Full of doctor visits, that is. Yes, much as I hate to talk about it, the melanoma of years ago has returned, along with an ulcerated sore in the same spot (lower right leg) that will not seem to heal. So, I have been seeing a dermatologist, woundologist, and an oncologist, each trying to determine the best thing to do to keep me alive and walking. In fact, they seem to be pretty much out of ideas and solutions right now, so they're sending me to a melanoma "expert" in Portland on March 5th to see what he can do for me. So, we'll see what comes of that. It should be interesting, to say the least.

    I don't mean to alarm any of you, because it's not grave as yet, since I am so hale and hardy otherwise. I am still driving, and riding my three-wheeled bike in good weather, still attending my exercise class for an hour three times a week, and still caring for myself in all things. I have never thought to mention anything about this, and its slow progession through the past months, so please don't make too much of my revealing it to you now. But I will keep you informed. That's a promise.

    Remember that I've said many times before that I would like to know the names and birthdates of your spouse, children, and grandchildren so I could send them cards sometime. Well, I'd still like to do it, if you would, please. Also, if you have any individual snapshots or a recent family photo (with everyone's names) that would be great! Not too big, of course, nor expensive, but I would like to know about your families. Some may still be with you, some may be living elsewhere. And, for John's children, they don't even know that they have a "Grandma Ree" now.

    I do hope to hear from each of you, because I love each of you as a friend and as a mother too. Sorry, I stlll don't use any electronic devices (ed note: we're trying to correct that). So, please write!

Marie

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