In December 1999 I found I had kidney cancer, and the CT scans showed possible spread beyond the kidney. Facing the surgery, I asked my husband, who had never wanted to go to France...if I make it through this, will you take me to Paris?. Nothing like putting him on the spot, eh? Well the surgery went well, I'm currently cancer free, and the trip was everything I'd hoped for. If it had truly been my last trip, I would have died a happy woman! And the best part - my husband loved Paris so much we're returning for our 25th anniversary next spring!

Pam in Sunnyvale, CA