Venue for 4/3

[Alli]

Thanks for keeping me straight! I would've been wrong again this weekend.

My daughter found out a couple of weeks ago that she has breast cancer, so I'm doing everything I can to take care of her and I'm even more scatterbrained.

Keep me posted guys and make sure I'm capping the right races! Thank you!

[JolyB]

Alli, we are just happy that you are able to join us each week for our handicapping endeavors. I only hope that it provides you with some enjoyment and a short distraction from what must be a very difficult burden to carry.

[cal828]

Alli, I really don't know you except through our internet banter, but my heart goes out to anyone in your situation. As Joly said, hope that the friendly competition here provides you with some welcome distraction. Wishing the best for you and your daughter in this trying time.

[Alli]

Thanks, Cal, and everyone.

My daughter, Erin, is doing well. She has just completed 4 days of chemotherapy and has been feeling tired, but good.

I do enjoy handicapping and it is a welcomed respite. Just need to keep the schedule straight! I was so upset with myself when I realized I was an hour late. I watched the races anyway and enjoyed that.

Thanks for keeping me in the loop!

[RUFFIAN]

When I lost my Precious Pomeranian, Qrfluffl last June...
It happened so suddenly
All within 2 weeks and she was gone 💔

Emergency gallbladder surgery and a $10,000 hospital vet bill

And four days after returning from the hospital ...
She went to sleep 💤 ... and never woke up again

She left me with a broken heart 💔
And $10,000 in debt

My only consolation was holding my Cat 🐈
Hugging My Horse 🐎
*** And Thoroughbred Racing Contests 🐎
Diversion Helps To focus on something other than our pain

They say ...
Time Heals A Broken Heart 💔

I know that not to be true
I’m still crying 😢 after 15 years
Losing my beloved Arabian Horse, Destiny to Colic

I have lost A Dad + Husband to car crashes 😲 💔 😢
And my grief over my animals is no less than over them

My Heart truly knows the pain of loss and heartache 😔
So my empathy with Alli Is founded in experience

To quote Barbaro connections
Grief Is The Price We Pay For Love 💗

When I Lost Destiny ~ somebody told me this

Do not cry because she is gone
Smile 😊 for the time you shared

[DonGuido]

Originally Posted by Alli

Thanks, Cal, and everyone.

My daughter, Erin, is doing well. She has just completed 4 days of chemotherapy and has been feeling tired, but good.

I do enjoy handicapping and it is a welcomed respite. Just need to keep the schedule straight! I was so upset with myself when I realized I was an hour late. I watched the races anyway and enjoyed that.

Thanks for keeping me in the loop!

Great news about your daughter Alli. Give her an extra chocolate Easter Bunny for me.

[NJ Stinks]

Alli, I wish you and Erin only the best.