Juliette Coughlin, Cousin
Like my brother I was always so excited when my cousins came to town for Christmas. Farotto’s pizza, Lake Forest birthday cake, playing “spy”, and family dinners around Grandmas big table! These were better than any gift under the tree.
Her family had been through so much in the past 2 years, more than enough challenges to fill any one’s metaphorical plate. I visited at the end of June and we had the some of the most difficult conversations I can imagine. But two things were clear, she wanted to fight the illness and wanted to make sure her daughter was taken care of.
I take comfort that she is now at physical, emotional and mental peace.