In the fall of 2011, Natalie's mother realized she had come out of remission but chose to keep the recurrence a secret from everyone, including doctors, until early 2012. By late March, at age 51, she had folded her hand in exchange for peace. Natalie has written extensively on her mother's illness, beginning with her first chapbook, "Holiday Saloon," through to the present time. What she has discovered is that the love remains, and the disease disappears. Finally.