Ensconced in the Bronx, she started treatment at Memorial Sloan Kettering, where doctors also found a dangerous cardiac condition her doctors in Puerto Rico had overlooked. “I am convinced she would have died if she had stayed in Puerto Rico,” her daughter said. Ms. Gonzalez-Taylor, aware of what the coming year may bring, decided she had to do something special for her. On cue, they strode through the door singing traditional Puerto Rican Christmas songs. If not, well, everyone who has gone to the other side has never come back.

Source: New York Times December 10, 2017 15:22 UTC