How do you Fight? Update: July 1st

About 6 months ago we planned a vacation with Beth's sister's family. Beth's sister has 7 kids and it is always a blast to have all of the cousins together. We had planned to get our families together over the 4th of July weekend. When her cancer worsened a few weeks ago it put our vacation in jeopardy. I had all but written it off, but Beth refused to have us cancel our vacation plans at her expense. At the very worst, Beth was willing to stay home while we all went. We had planned to spend a few days in a cabin in the Loudonville/Mohican area about 2 hours SouthWest of Cleveland.  As we got ready to go Beth decided to suck it up, drag herself out bed and join the rest of the family.

I believe most people would not consider Beth’s decision to go on our family vacation as a form of “Fighting Cancer”.  When most people think of “fighting cancer” they think in terms of something physical you are doing - receiving treatment, changing your diet, exercising, etc. Beth’s unwillingness to let cancer stop her from spending time and making memories with her kids and her nieces and nephews is just one of the ways she fights cancer.  It really is inspiring.  Even though Beth had to stay in bed the entire time we were there and she felt very sick, just the fact that we knew she was with us and we could spend time with her in her room meant everything to our children, our nieces and nephews, Beth’s sister and brother-in-law. It also meant a lot to Beth. The entire trip felt better because she was with us. I am continually amazed at her strength, her motivation and her focus on her family's well-being.

Beth patiently waiting for us to set up her room at the cabin.

Beth's room was the place to be,

#BattleTogether