Courage
We learned today that mom’s cancer continues to grow. She will have a biopsy on Tuesday, and make plans with her oncologist for a new course of treatment. There is a clinical trial at Wilmot that is a possibility. She had a procedure to remove fluid from her lungs and it has already made her more comfortable. She is anxious to get outside and plant annuals and vegetables this weekend! Her gardens bring her so much joy!
Having courage does not mean we are unafraid. Having courage means we face our fears. We are able to say, "I have fallen but I will get up." -Maya Angelou
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As always, Thinking of you with love and prayers. You are a courageous fighter and we have all learned a lot from you, whether you know it or not. Your friends, the Quinn's from Batavia.
Sending love and continued prayers ,wishing you joy in your gardens:) love Jackie
I hope the Spring brings you a lot of time in the sunshine with your hands in the dirt helping things to grow. I am sending prayers for healing and peace. Kathleen
Hugs, prayers and smiles of encouragement, heading your way from miles away.....
I am sharing an overnight with my sister tonight ! As my granddaughter Kennedy would say " you are so lucky Grammie to have an overnight with aunt Cris!" Her courage is unbelievable ! I am so lucky to have such a wonderful baby sister! She has been a wonderful support to me and I only hope I can give her the support and love she needs to fight this battle ! Sisters forever! Love you!
You're in my prayers regularly. Stay positive and courageous! Happy gardening!
Cris and family, The Billone Family and ours have a surprise for you. We have secured a black rod iron bench for you with which our two families are working collaboratively to get you plants and shrubs to be planted in honor of your courage and strength and the love you have for gardening. This bench will soon find it's proper home on the VEC campus in your honor, since you mean so much to both our families and to so many others. We are working with the school to secure all necessary paper work to make this Hope Garden come to fruition by Fall. We love you, we are praying for you but we wish to know what YOUR favorite plants, shrubs and flowers are. We were thinking hydrangeas, peonies and butterfly shrubs since all of which are low maintenance and butterflies will come and flutter to your Hope Garden. We wish you the greatest strength as you continue to fight with that "Cris Courage" and beauty you have spread throughout the Victor community. Your daughter has so generously been working with Paola Billone and I to get this project underway as soon as we can. But for now, fight, love, and stay brave you beautiful soul. We wish to have you and your family present once the garden can be placed by the VEC maintenance department, in the mean time please let me know your favorite flowers/shrubs you would enjoy seeing planted around the bench for others and yourself to enjoy. With love, gratitude and faith, Jessica Thisse, The Billone's and Family
Cris, my prayers and love continue for you and also your family. God is holding you in His arms with much love. joan
Thinking of you Cris! So glad the garden planting keeps joy in your heart. Hoping for many joy filled days ahead!
Thoughts and prayers are continuing you for your family. You garden will be beautiful, just like you! Xoxoxo
I know that we all think and talk about you often Cris. You are an inspiration, an amazing mother, wife and friend to so many. Use their love and strength to get you through. Hugs, kisses and lots of prayers for you all!
Cris & Family ~ Your faith and courage amazes me. Stay strong. We all continue to pray for you.
Cris - wishing you peace, comfort and joy in your gardens. Prayers are with you and your family - good luck with the new treatment. You are in my thoughts everyday and will continue to be in my prayers - Anne Fox
Continued prayers for courage, comfort and joy in this season, Cris "May you experience the love of Christ, though it is too great to understand fully. Then you will be made complete with all the fullness of life and power that comes from God." Ephesians 3:19 "I will guide you along the best pathway for your life. I will advise you and watch over you." Psalm 32:8. Your Charlottesville Prayer Warriors will be actively praying over you with love and support~XO
I pray for you every night. Believe and have Faith because Miracles happen everyday :) Hugs.
Cris, Continuing thoughts and prayers. Hugs
Stay strong all of you and trust in God. He will give you strength , comfort and hope. Keep the faith. Prayers sent for all of you
Cris, I will continue my prayers for you. Please know that I think of you often. You are truly an inspiration to many! Beth Starowitz
Prayers are continuing -night and day! Always have hope.
May we all find the beauty in THIS day. You are an inspiration, Cris. Feel my hug from afar...... Love, Danny
The prayers of the Rochester Morans continue for you and your entire family. The gardens during the holiday weekend sound like a great place to be.
Thinking of you every day....stay strong!
Sending love and prayers ~ amy
Continued prayers for you and your family.
Chris, you are always in my thoughts and prayers. Sue Delmonico
Cris~ May the beauty of nature give you the strength that you need during these most difficult times. I'm thinking of your radiant smile in the midst your beautiful garden. Sending all healing thoughts to you. Melanie Martinek xo
Sending you strength as you fight this one day at time. The gardens are beautiful - you certainly have a green thumb!!!
Cris you and your family are in our hearts and prayers!
Cris, Praying for you and sending my thoughts of you and your family. Carol Gburek
Thoughts and prayers to you Cris. Keep strong. Love you!