Over the river and through the woods

Drove to Sequoia National Park for the three-day holiday. Hiked up a mountain, through streams and snow to Pear Lake with Jackie, Tracee, Mark, and Shannon. Camped near the edge of a rushing waterfall at Lodgepole (campsite #127! is the one to book). Almost gave up on Pear Lake because of the extreme elevation but so glad we made it! Met some friends along the way.

Free subscription to Cure magazine

Cure magazine and its website is a wealth of information for both caregivers, survivors and anyone interested in the latest technology for health, cancer and treatments. They offer a free subscription and can also be read online. Here's just a sample of what they offer: Ground-breaking medicine, legal resource and caregiver tips. The "toolbox" page lists links and references to support groups and education categorized by tumor type. I enjoy the Reader's Forum which is a one page personal essay written by a different cancer survivor each month. Get your free subscription today! www.curetoday.com

Books for kids who have a parent dealing with cancer

ChemoAngels.com gives a comprehensive list of kid's books. You may want to read to your children to help them understand your cancer world. I read a few and recommend Promises by Elisabeth Winthrop. I didn't think that Good Luck, Mrs. K by Louise Borden talked about cancer at all. I was surprised that my local library actually carried a few of these titles. For a variety of books dealing with cancer click on www.chemoangels.com.

Kids and their parents who have cancer

For young children: www.kidskonnected.org and www.kidscope.org offers a variety of support services free to children ages 3-18.

For older kids, when someone in your family has cancer: www.cancer.gov.