We were hoping that they could make it here this weekend because the kids would all be here (Renee, Philip and baby Asher, and Eliza and Rich) and of course we wanted everyone to see each other.
We only had a few days together but we enjoyed every minute.
First thing I must say is that Cathy looks wonderful. Her doctor is a miracle worker. The last time I saw Cathy in person was in December. Now her hair has grown out over her scars and it is cute and sassy looking! Her nose looks great and the area between her eyes above the bridge of her nose looks fantastic. Her doctor was able to remove scars and make the new scars almost invisible. Cathy will undergo further revision and reconstruction in the Fall.
When I look at Cathy I see and hear the Cathy I have always known. I barely see or notice her injured eye. My eyes see the same beautiful friend that I saw 30 years ago. She still talks a mile a minute, does not even have a gray hair and she is slim and fit!
Lenny is exceptionally attentive and loving to Cathy. It is a joy to see that their relationship has deepened and grown despite all of the stress that they have endured. Lenny is a lot more relaxed and easy-going and knows that every moment in life is a precious one.
One of my favorite moments this weekend was seeing Cathy feed a bottle to our grandson Asher and also seeing Lenny make Asher laugh at his funny faces. 29 years ago, Cathy fed bottles to Asher's mommy, Renee' and Lenny loved making Renee' laugh at his funny faces. We all met in December of 1980 when Cathy and Lenny were young parents and Ira and I were expectant parents. Now we are still making happy memories as grandparents!
We missed the rest of the Herzfeld/Eagan clan and hope we get to see them soon too!
Before Cathy and Lenny left Charlotte we talked about future plans to travel together and enjoy this special time in our lives. It is such a gift that Cathy was given a second chance at life and that we will all get to spend more precious time with her.
Love,
Linda
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