Through out this ordeal we are continually talking about being strong. We all have these blue bracelets (Mom's favorite color is blue) that say BE STRONG. Before her port procedure yesterday she received this picture to remind her to Be Strong. She will receive this same picture every procedure from here on out. This is Alisa's family with Seven Simpson hands showing unity, love and strength.
This picture means so much to me. When we were younger Mom would always remind us of her growing up. She was an only child. She used to tell us how lonely it was and how she wanted us to be friends, and to always be there for each other. Mom gave birth to seven children in ten years, when you couple that with the fact that we are all pretty strong willed you have the perfect storm for fights and potential distance between us. We fought growing up, but we always had Mom there reminding us that one day we would need each other. She worked very hard to make us be friends. Today her hard work has paid off. We are a United Force. We are the best of friends. We still have moments when we don't get along, but we also love one another fiercely. This picture shows to me that the torch is being passed these seven hands are united, united in loving one another and loving Grandma.
We are strong because a five foot spunky woman dared to raise seven highly intense children and to remind us daily to love one another. She taught us to Be Strong and now we stand united in our love and prayers for her.
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