Laughter and Strength
Mom always told me that my grandfather , Afi as referenced in Icelandic , often told jokes and filled each room he was in with laughter. She referred to her mother was one of the strongest women she has ever known. We are digging deep during this phase in our journey to fill the room with laughter as we know she thrives when laughter is present. It is hard not to be utterly consumed by cancer. Everything about it, the mass amount of doctors, appointments, tests, pills, tubes.. all of it is overwhelming. How do you find laughter during this time.? I don't know the answer to that question but we are trying like hell to make it happen. By giving her laughter we are trying to capture her father, our Afi for her. Her mother, my Amma, I struggle to find the strength she had , but mom has that covered. Mom is the strongest person I know. With that my mother has ...