Bye Bye Boobies Party

When Carol heard about Jan’s cancer she thought Jan needed a lunch to gather her friends for moral support. Jan suggested it be called the “Bye Bye Boobies Party.” Carol said she just couldn’t call it that. Helen joined Carol in hosting and a plan was hatched. I brought a watermelon salad made with arugula I grew and mint that grew itself from my garden. Deanna made some mini muffins. Carol, who loves an excuse to bake, made many desserts, including an orange olive oil cake with oranges from her tree in Naples.

Sara gave a heart felt blessing that kept getting interrupted by the timer on the stove telling us the quiche was done. Carol read a list of suggestions for things we could do for Jan, beside signing up for the Meal train Lee created.

The suggestions are:

Go walk Crockett for Jan Since she won’t be able to control him and can’t lift more than five pounds.

Offer to do shopping or to the farmer’s market

Bring lunch

Call for check ins

Chauffeur Jan around

Visit and play games with Jan

It was a wonderful chance to be with friends in support of Jan. Sadly we forgot to take a photo while everyone was there. The most important thing is Jan felt the love. Then she went home and hosted a neighborhood party to let all her new friends in the neighborhood know. They are a tight knit group as they all moved into this new neighborhood at around the same time. I feel certain they too will take care of Jan, and most importantly walk Crockett.