Dave wrote a nice note about his ex Susie…

My ex-wife Susie and I have little or no contact, in fact it’s been that way for many many years. It hasn’t been always intentional; time has simply done what time does. Time certainly is a thief as they say. My respect however never really went away. I guess it was always just below the surface of a fleeting nod or distant wave, but certainly never voiced. In spite of all this our 3 children somehow navigated this, and have become great young adults and super citizens, we have been blessed. Dysfunctional but blessed.

Last February our family was shaken to the core with Susie’s diagnosis of advanced breast cancer. It pained me deeply to see fear in my children’s faces and imagining the unthinkable for them. I too found myself at a loss to imagine such potential sadness.

I felt helpless for the first time in a long time.

Bravely, she opted for a double Mastectomy and reconstructive surgery. I’m happy to report, to date I hear she’s doing fine. Obviously, we still don’t talk, but if we did, I’d let her know how proud of her I am and how happy I am she’s here to nod and wave to.

Please consider this humble brave soul as one of your warriors because she’s one of strongest, toughest ones I know.