Danielle has always wanted to visit one of the wine regions of Italy with her husband; however, this is no longer practical with her diagnoses and health. Recurring yearly medical expenses won’t allow them to save enough for such a trip and her immune system is too compromised to get clearance for traveling that far.
Danielle has battled cancer four different times in 34 years of life. She was diagnosed with Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia when she was 8 years of old and relapsed after turning 11. At age 30, she was diagnosed with stage III breast cancer in 2014 and underwent reconstructive surgery, radiation, chemo, and a year of immunotherapy. In 2017, the cancer returned in her bones shortly after completion of therapy. Unfortunately, the disease is terminal this time and she is undergoing treatments to slow down progression of the cancer.
Her family has been of tremendous support, and Danielle especially asked to commend her husband. He is not only her caretaker, but has taken in an unwanted baby plus his niece so that she can attend school. They also have a son of their own, making them a family of five now, and her husband is holding down the fort with one income.
Danielle’s wish has been granted to surprise him with a trip to stay at a lovely Bed and Breakfast in the vineyards of Napa Valley, California. She figures it’s the next best thing to Italy.
