Family
While receiving messages of concern from family and friends over the earthquake that struck the Italian town of L’Aquila, about a 120 miles southeast from where Fred (my husband) and I live in Tuscany, our daughter, Kim, called to tell us her aunt Siegie had died that morning. Siegie was Fred’s sister. Over four years ago she was diagnosed with stage-four cancer, and wasn’t expected to live more than six months. She responded to different forms of chemo treatment in ways her doctors had never witnessed. From one year to the next she not only fought off her cancer with chemo, but with spunk and humor.
Siegie said her cancer gave her the attitude adjustment she needed. She no longer easily gave into stress and negativity; instead went for appreciating what each day had to offer and what she could give back.
Siegie proved time and again that it’s how we react to any given situation is what matters and that humor can often be the best medicine.
I took this family shot over three years ago. It was the last time Siegie visted us in Dallas. It was a very special time for all of us.
In the My Hero photo essay.
11 responses
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Nicole DeVita gave props (8 Apr 2009):
Outstanding family shot! I am sorry to hear about the passing of your sister in law, but it sounds like she really filled her days and lived her life!!
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Linda Irvine gave props (8 Apr 2009):
Great shot and thank you for sharing the touching story behind it.
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elfriede fulda gave props (8 Apr 2009):
It is so sad, she was a strong, person, she will always be in your hearts....lovely family capture..
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JOE FAILK gave props (8 Apr 2009):
Thank you for sharing Great family portrait
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Rob Roy gave props (8 Apr 2009):
So sorry for your loss, Deb! Thank you for sharing... nice to "meet" your family!
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Karen K Smith gave props (8 Apr 2009):
Awesome tribute, Siegi I'm sure is reading it from above.
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Liliane Paingaud gave props (8 Apr 2009):
It's nice to meet your charming family and I understand your tribute to Siegie, I know what it's like to loose a precious loved one
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david ong gave props (8 Apr 2009):
so sorry..thks for sharing.
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Andrea Petersen gave props (16 Apr 2009):
I am so sorry...it is so hard to lose a close member of a family! This is a great picture!
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Joy B gave props (17 Apr 2009):
What a lovely tribute.
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John Linton gave props (17 Apr 2009):
Wonderful tribute.
