My Family

If you have never tried Greek dancing, maybe this will move your spirit. You'll need a tiny bit of patience while this page is coming together and soon you'll hear a very recognizable piece of music - ZORBAS!

What a group!

So many people have expressed their curiosity and caring about me and my family, so I guess it's time I share a bit about us. That beautiful little bride is my daughter, Christine, and the hunk with the moustache is her brother, George (nice Greek names, huh?). Both of my kids are 100% Greek....gee, can you tell? That adorable guy with the ear-to-ear grin is -- of course -- the groom, Jason. Well, I guess that leaves me.

Before we move on, I would very much like to make an acknowledgement. Most moms believe that their children are miracles. This mom knows that hers are because for the better part of 1997, that happy couple displayed undaunting courage, total commitment and enormous willpower while meeting the challenge of Hodgkins Lymphoma. Jason was diagnosed in early 1997, and I'm overjoyed to tell you that he has achieved "remission" and we are all strong in our belief that Jason will not have to fight this battle again. Jason and Christine are "true companions." George, along with our combined families and a circle of very caring friends, have played a very important role in Jason's battle to defeat this disease by providing love, support and a whole lotta laughter. I say to you, my children -- Bravo! Yiasou! Se Agapo!

So it seems we're back to me...The Frank1. I adopted this name because I say it like it is. I'm quite frank in expressing my needs, wants, likes and dislikes. This has sometimes gotten me into just a teensy bit of hot water, but it's the only way I know how to be. And it just so happens that my middle name is Frances -- so you see, it works. Oh, what's my real name? Why, it's Greek of course -- Theodora, which means "gift of God". I'll just bet there are a few folks out there who might disagree!

I'm guessing that a lot of you are wondering what those Greek words mean, and how they're pronounced, right?

Opa loosely translates to FAR OUT!
Yiasou (pronounced yah-su) translates to "your health"
Se Agapo(pronounced say-ah-gah-po) translates to I LOVE YOU

Go ahead..try it! Say them out loud. Hear the music.......
feel yourself dancingand shout Opa!!! Doesn't that feel great!

For those of you who may not be familiar with it, the motif on the side bar is known as the "Greek Key"....After more than a year of waiting for a response to my query about it's meaning, a very kind visitor has enlightened me as to the symbolism of that motif -- Eternity, Continuation, Never-ending -- so fitting, don't you think?

Thank you for letting me share a little of myself with you, and my deepest appreciation to all of you who have been so supportive.

UPDATE ON JASON: As of November 2002, Jason is still in "REMISSION". It has now been almost SIX years since his diagnosis.

ANNOUNCEMENT: My grandson has arrived! Christine and Jason gave birth on February 3, 2000 at 10:02 AM. Would you like to meet my grandson, Kevin Anthony?

NOVEMBER 16, 2002: On November 11, 2002, I was diagnosed with Infiltrating Ductal Carcinoma...breast cancer. I will have a Lumpectomy and Sentinal Node excision on November 20th. This is really scarey.

Mother Theresa Plaque

EDUCATION/KNOWLEDGE
relieves fear.
Lymphoma Resource Page

'Children & Young People:
Listen, Learn, Live'
Light a candle

www.bcsupport.org
They are saving my sanity.
Breast Cancer Support

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