Better than a Hallmark.To most, Mother's Day might be just another Hallmark holiday A Hallmark holiday is a disparaging term used predominantly in America to describe a holiday that exists primarily for commercial purposes, rather than to commemorate a traditionally significant religious or secular event. . But to one Maryland family, it marks the anniversary of a mother's miraculous mi·rac·u·lous adj. 1. Of the nature of a miracle; preternatural. 2. So astounding as to suggest a miracle; phenomenal: a miraculous recovery; a miraculous escape. 3. recovery. Last year, when abigail and Adrienne Ackermann's mom, Dawn, told them she had breast cancer the sisters were really scared and confused. The girls couldn't find any easy-to-read books that explained what might happen or what to expect. Abigail, 12, and Adrienne, 10, are now authors and illustrators of Our Mom Has Cancer, published by the American Cancer Society American Cancer Society, n.pr established in 1913, this national volunteer-based health organization is committed to the elimination of cancer through prevention and treatment and to diminishing cancer suffering through advocacy, scholarship, research, . They share everything from the hard times, like when their mom had to go through radiation and chemotherapy chemotherapy (kē'mōthĕr`əpē), treatment of disease with chemicals or drugs. One chemotherapeutic approach is the development of selectively toxic substances, i.e. , to the silly times like shaving her head and throwing her a hat party. "It's a story of hope and faith, even through such a tragic time," says their Aunt Gaylyn," and this Mother's Day marks a full year of healthy living for Dawn." The book ($12.95) is available in bookstores nationwide. |
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