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October 4, 2020

Dear Fran Drescher #38

screenshot of author's memory in Facebook from October, 2018, when she had surgery to correct breast reconstruction
Memory of October 4, 2018 which popped up in Facebook

Dear Fran,

Has it really been over two years since I wrote you? What kind of best friend am I?

So much has happened since I last wrote you (about my disastrous surgery) that I hardly know where to start.

Since then, I wrote a song, got a rash over half of my body, and ended up with frozen shoulder. When the orthopedic surgeon I consulted (at least four times) kept bringing up surgery, I was like, “Uh…well…um…” Who am I kidding? I think this poor body has been through the ringer enough.

Other than your hysterectomy (because of cancer), have you undergone any other surgeries? I guess I could reread your book “Cancer Schmancer” to find out.

I can’t believe I haven’t talked to you about any of these things. I guess I’m getting you mixed up with my benefactor.

When this picture showed up in my Facebook memories, I must say, I got the shivers.

But, just when I think about complaining, I slap myself upside the head and remind myself that I am still alive. Others are not so lucky.

You beat cancer, I beat cancer…it’s a good thing we are friends. We can encourage others that they, too, can have a little hope.

Best friends always,

Marie

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