Hazel's battle with cancer

Dear Editor,

Reflecting back, her life was indeed amazing. Upon her husband’s retirement, Hazel telephoned me and informed me that they were en route to Oregon. Their only son resided close to Portland, Ore., and he had located a suitable home for his parents.

Hazel requested that I pray for her as she had symptoms of colon cancer.

Her oncologist confirmed her suspicion. Radiation was recommended and as she related to me, “I received one treatment, walking away U tuned to the nurse and said, ‘I’m leaving and never coming back!’ The nurse replied ‘Oh, you are going to be it, M...