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I've just heard from my sister that our cousin Eva has been diagnosed with cancer of the liver. She is quite elderly (our parents' generation, not ours - she must be close to 90) and has had bouts of cancer and a variety of other ailments before. I think I need to find a weekend when I can drive over to Indiana to see her. She's been in a nursing home there for a while now.

And I've also learned that there is to be a memorial service Thursday for a judge I used to appear before in Lake County. He later went on the Appellate bench. He was a great guy - decent judge, marvelous sense of humor, no arrogance (unlike some I could mention). I'll never forget one bar association event, held shortly after an election day, when the local State's Attorney was going around shaking hands and slapping backs. Harry just said, "Oh, sit down, Fred, the election's over!" He was noted for his love of flying hot air balloons and playing the bagpipes. So I'm changing my plans for Thursday evening and am going to pay my respects.

Date: 2008-04-30 02:05 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] kencf0618.livejournal.com
So sad.
Good show!
And a good send-off...

Date: 2008-04-30 02:21 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] madame-urushiol.livejournal.com
I'm so very sorry, about both of them.

Date: 2008-04-30 09:53 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] holmesfan.livejournal.com
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Date: 2008-04-30 10:27 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] whimzykat.livejournal.com
So sad about your cousin.

And condolences for the loss of your colleague. He sounds like a remarkable person. I particularly like the "hot air balloons and playing the bagpipes" bit.

Date: 2008-04-30 12:01 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] greedyreader.livejournal.com
I think it is wonderful that you are going to visit your aunt. I am sure it will improve her spirits. And I'll keep her in my thoughts/prayers.

Date: 2008-04-30 01:47 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] cathepsut.livejournal.com
What's the prognosis for your cousin?

Date: 2008-04-30 02:35 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] mojosmom.livejournal.com
That I don't know. She is going to have chemotherapy (via pills), but considering her age and her previous medical history, I'm afraid it's probably not very good. :-(

Date: 2008-04-30 03:05 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] alrescate.livejournal.com
I'll keep your cousin in my thoughts.

Date: 2008-05-01 01:51 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] hotflash-bc.livejournal.com
Sad diagnosis. I'm sorry. Reaching 90 is wonderful when you are still loved and cared for. Enjoy your visit.
The judge sounds like quite an interesing old gentleman. I hope his memorial service is filled with many wonderful stories and shared memories.

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