We've made it to the last day
Of two-thousand and ten
Recalling this time a year ago
And all that's happened since 

Smiling as I think about
All the friends that I have made
Firm assurances from Rocky
That I have "family" in spades

The many trips to Wal*Mart™
The good food at Gondolier's™
My beautiful rose garden
And all my surgery fears

Lots of memories to savor
Some happy and some sad
If I put them all together
Then the year was not half bad

Confiding in Ken and Cali
The Ford™ emblem that Tim saved
Beginning a fourth round of chemo
Chatting with Jan whether night or day

Ah, the kindness of my neighbors
Roy and Mildred and Shane
Helping out a friend in need
Out of love and not for gain

The warmth and shelter of my home
Enough money to pay my bills
Thanking God for the insurance
That pays the cost of my ills

My Christmas gift from Danny
Who never lets me down
He's the very best little brother
This old gal has ever found

Thinking of friends and family
Who always stay in touch
The prayers of Ann and Geraldine
Their kindness means so much

Enduring chemo's side effects
Gaining strength through my faith
Loving support from Teresa, Barb and Ada
Helps to keep my head on straight

Guess I'd better stop my rambling
Just look forward to the year ahead
Don my very best bib and tucker
Go to dinner with Tim and Jennifer instead

Kathleen McCoy EldridgeŠ
December 31, 2010
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Dedicated with love and gratitude to Rocky, Tim, Jennifer, Liz, Brian, Samantha, Simon, Danny, Jan, Ada, Barb, Teresa, Roy, Mildred, Shane, Sophia, Melissa, Trina, Ken, Cali, Ann Marie and Geraldine.