My mother became ill in August 2008 with ovarian cancer. This is a story of the final months of an exceptional woman.

Thursday, June 4, 2009

55 years together...nearly

Today would have been Judy and Paul's 55th wedding anniversary. I know he has been thinking about her and the rich years they had together with poignancy and love all day.

Should you wish to reach Paul at any time in the future he will have his old number restored, to a cell phone, by the end of July at the latest. That number which he and Mother shared on the farmstead for nearly 50 years is:

337-923-4692
(until the end of July try PJ first at 415-601-7726)
I am certain he will appreciate hearing from you and definitely needs the distraction.

PJ will also be back on the farm probably by mid-June so you can send mail there:


398 Vacherie Road, Franklin, Louisiana 70538

It has been a sad time for the family without Judy but, in many ways, much better than the time she was in serious decline. We are filled mostly with the joy of having known so well a person as special as Judy and gratitude that her period of suffering was very short and over with now.

About Me

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Vacherie, Louisiana, United States
Born in rural Arkansas my tongue took up residence in my cheek shortly thereafter. I use it to speak "Genteel Southern Lady". Cussin' I only use when provoked by the Uppity. Paul, my husband, and I have lived in Cajun Country for many years raising cane, twins (a boy and a girl; now adults? definitely old) and other mischief. Alligators, water moccassins and bears have tussled with me as I protect our swampy coastal farmstead. We are stuck now on lovely Lake Hamilton near Hot Springs where we have our second home. We have been here waiting for Godot since my heart valves blew out Late November 2007 and now with cancer diagnosed August 2008. The Furies have me in their sights... I am writing this blog to let my Beloveds know how I am doing so they will not "get off" in imagined ways on my dire straits. The reality is bad enough without turning my story into a B-grade movie of the mind. I know all of you wish me the very best. And I miss you! never no mind your fevered imaginations. This is as close as I can get to a fond and loving chat with you right now... Sadly, Judy aka Mizflounce passed away peacefully early on Sunday morning May 30th 2009 age 78.