<p>I was shocked to read what I thought was a “new” thread yesterday and when I read a comment from “latetoschool”, I thought someone had taken her name. Very unnerving at first. It was about over the top parties for children.</p>
<p>Happened to a bunch of us. The thread on parties was revived by the OP because it turns out the party giver was arrested for embezzlement.<br>
Funny that the thread was revived around cherry blossom time! Coincidence? I think not.</p>
<p>Does anyone else find similarities between latetoschool and sunriseeast:
<a href=“http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/parent-cafe/1048699-my-diagnosis-advanced-cancer-how-help-my-kids.html[/url]”>http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/parent-cafe/1048699-my-diagnosis-advanced-cancer-how-help-my-kids.html</a> ?</p>
<p>^^^Yes, two amazing and inspiring women!</p>
<p>mominva, yes. But I hesitated to raise the subject because of the sudden end to LTS’s posts.</p>
<p>^^which is why I posted here and not the other thread.
It’s so eerie, sometimes I feel like LTS’s spirit is being channeled through sunriseeast.</p>
<p>Coming here this morning, searching for and finding, wisdom, comfort and strength. May all of those living with challenges have the strength of community that LTS inspired.</p>
<p>Cherry Blossoms and Latetoschool will always be interlocked in my mind.</p>
<p>Here’s to Spring, rebirth and the wonderful memories of latetoschool.</p>
<p>Hear hear!</p>
<p>^^^^ ditto!</p>
<p>She was a great parent and a fine correspondent here among her peers, brave and honest and not forgotten.</p>
<p>An acquaintance was recently diagnosed with brain cancer. In her Caring Bridge journal she mentioned being fitted for her mask. I was immediately taken back to LateToSchool description of her mask and the ordeal. Such brave women!</p>
<p>Sometimes I think I’m having a tough day and then I remember; no, I’m not.</p>
<p>My dear friend passed away in September from her second bout with breast cancer. She left behind three beautiful daughters whom I have known since they were little. I often thought of latetoschool when Joanne was dealing with her illness. She had a wonderful blog that made me laugh and cry … like latetoschool’s posts. In fact, I recall being out for a walk with my friend right after latetoschool passed away. Who would have thought that soon after that, my friend would begin her own journey.</p>
<p>Here’s to our memories of latetoschool, and of all our friends who have lost their own battles … even as they won the hearts of so many.</p>
<p>I think of red high heals when I think of Latetoschool. I wonder how her daughter is doing?</p>
<p>Immediately thought of her when someone posted a thread about cherry blossoms the other day…</p>
<p>This thread started before I was using CC for anything other than pure factual information. I hadn’t even looked at parent cafe back then. I read this whole thread today. It is an intense journey when read straight through. </p>
<p>As my cherry trees explode with blossoms in the weeks to come, I give thanks to those who came, who lived, who taught.</p>
<p>I will always remember LTS’s spirit, strength and determination.</p>
<p>The cherry trees in full bloom in the nearby business park reminded me of LTS today. I will wear my red heels to work tomorrow to honor her memory.</p>
<p>^^ nice…</p>