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Normas on the trip of a lifetime.
The Michigan grandma, who was diagnosed with uterine cancer two days after her husband died, was given three choices: surgery, radiation or chemotherapy.
Instead, 90-year-old Norma took the fourth option and hit the road.
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Since August, the family has visited Mt. Rushmore, Yellowstone National Park, the Rocky Mountains, the Grand Canyon and Disney World.
Her favorite, she said, was a hot air balloon ride in Florida for Christmas.
She continues to surprise us on this trip. Shes getting healthier, I think, from eating well and being outside a lot, Ramie said.
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oldandhappy
(6,719 posts)Delmette
(522 posts)TBF
(31,919 posts)be so wise. Especially at her age I don't blame her a bit. I hope she is having a blast completing her bucket list!
left-of-center2012
(34,195 posts)God bless her !
WestSeattle2
(1,730 posts)Vinca
(50,168 posts)I've come to accept the fact we don't live forever and I hope in a similar circumstance I'd do the same thing.
PasadenaTrudy
(3,998 posts)greymouse
(872 posts)lots of cake in the bottom of the picture. Man, I hope I go that way when it's my time.