4th of July weekend

July 3 was spent with Val. She wanted her sisters to come and see her again. This time it was to tell us the update and how she wants this to be handled. She has cancer in the liver and the stomach. She has decided not to do chemotherapy but rather follow the naturpath's advice. She has gone to all organic foods and does some shots given to her by the naturpath. She also has a blood clot in the vena cava artery. She agreed to take the blood thinner but that is all. She and Greg will no longer give updates on her health. We are to tell friends and relatives that she does not want any more information given out. I'm not sure how that will be done but we will try to honor her wishes. She had dredged up some very old emotions. She talked about her divorce, mom and dad, growing up and how she feels unloved. We all left her house a little confused. It was a very hard day for all of us. Val is a person who has always prided herself in communication. Every time we are together, she talks about open communication and being part of each other's lives. Now, it feels like she has cut us off. She and Greg have made this decision together. My heart is breaking as I realize that I could lose my sister. She seems frail to me and so tired. I called her on Saturday and Sunday but only spoke to Greg. She was not available to come to the phone. I have wondered and questioned how this can happen so fast?

The 3rd and 4th were also spent by re-roofing the shed. Craig has worked so hard on the shed. I keep telling him that we are too old to continue doing all this hard work. He was so stiff and banged up on Sunday, that he really did need a day of rest. He just has the very top shingles to go now and that will take a half hour or so. Craig always does good work but this has been a hard job for him.

Craig enjoyed the time with his family. They had to cut their fishing trip a day early because Dennis had to get home for a funeral. All of his family seems to be doing well.