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90-Year-Old Woman Chooses Trip of a Lifetime Over Cancer Treatment
Key Excerpts from Article on Website of ABC News


ABC News, February 28, 2016
Posted: July 3rd, 2016
http://abcnews.go.com/US/90-year-woman-chooses-trip-lifetime...

Just two days after Normas husband of 67 years passed away, she was diagnosed with uterine cancer. Doctors gave her the options of surgery, radiation or chemotherapy. She decided she would forgo any treatment, telling the doctors, Im 90 years old, Im hitting the road. Normas son, Tim, and daughter-in-law, Ramie, are full-time RVers. Since Norma couldnt live at home alone without her husband, they invited her to join them on the road. Six months later, the three of them, along with their poodle Ringo, are enjoying the trip of a lifetime. Ramie, who spoke for the family, said that Norma is a set of fresh eyes on this indefinite road trip. Shes very quiet and humble, and then she has this streak of adventure that surprises us. Adventure is right. After leaving Northern Michigan in August, their first big stop was Mt. Rushmore in South Dakota. From there, they traveled to Yellowstone National Park and then onto the Rocky Mountains. All the while, they've been documenting their adventure on the Driving Miss Norma Facebook page. Normas favorite activity was riding in a hot air balloon in Florida, a Christmas gift from Tim and Ramie. Ramie told ABC News that Norma is feeling better than ever. She continues to surprise us on this trip," she said. "Shes getting healthier, I think, from eating well and being outside a lot. Shes breathing fresh air and getting to see new things all the time. The trio hopes that Normas story will help other families to start conversations about end-of-life plans.

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