My dad was diagnosed with lung cancer 3 years ago.  He battled it through loads of radiation and chemo treatments.  Throughout his illness my mother took care of him.  She drove him to all his appointments.  She handled his whole life for him.  She also had to juggle her own life and needs.  

This past Thanksgiving was the first one I ate at home in a decade.  I have always eaten with inlaws but I knew my dad didn't have much time.  It was the best Thanksgiving ever.…