In 1975 Roberto was diagnosed with testicular cancer and doctors described his condition as "extremely grave." Casali said: "I spent the next year fighting for a cure and trying to keep the bad news from him.
"[12] Casali commissioned London-based British cartoonist Bill Asprey to take over the writing and drawing of the daily cartoons for her, under her signature.
Roberto opted for surgery at the end of 1975 in order to prolong his life.[11][12] Casali said: "We were talking about Christmas presents and I told Roberto I didn't want another diamond ring, I wanted another baby."[6] They decided "...that we would store some sperm just in case I didn't get pregnant before Roberto died. I knew he had only a few months to live, so we stored some sperm immediately.
" Roberto died in March 1976, aged 31 "...
Despite initial opposition from the medical profession she underwent several treatments of artificial insemination at a Cambridge clinic, and gave birth to son Milo Roberto Andrea sixteen months later, on 10 July 1977. She said at the time: "Roberto and I were very anxious to provide a brother or sister to our two sons. Now, thanks to the care and patience of the doctors, it has been made possible for me to have another reminder of my wonderful husband."[4] British newspapers called Milo the "miracle baby"[19]
The birth announcement consisted of a simple card drawn by Casali with the Love is... girl pushing a pram on the front, with the inscription inside: "Proudly presenting Milo Roberto. Parents: Kim and the late Roberto (posthumously by artificial insemination)".[8][20]
Responding to criticism of her choice to go through with the procedure, Casali said: "Milo is here because of the love of his mother and father. If that is judged wrong, the world has lost its sense of proportion. We tried to have a baby by artificial insemination before Roberto died. If we had been successful, Milo would have been conceived during matrimony. What difference does it make that the conception occurred after Roberto's death?"[8] The press focused on Milo for much of his early life, reporting on 'milestones' such as his first birthday and first day at school. After his mother's death, Milo revealed: "Mum collected all the newspaper articles I appeared in."[8]
Kim Casali died due to cancer of the bone and liver in 1997 ...
Thank you for sharing , makes me appreciate the whimsy, depth and breadth of what Love is... on a whole other level
I finally have the chance to respond. Been quite busy lately. Casali and her husband ( RIP ) had quite the romance going on. I really enjoy reading stories about couples who have great marriages.
Such a tragedy that they both died of cancer and they both were so young.
Caressing with your words,
Listening with your heart,
Kissing with your eyes,
Loving with your soul..
Falling in love is when he lays in your arms
and wakes up in your dreams..
Love is the glue that keeps us all
from falling apart..
Love is a canvass furnished by nature &
embroidered by imagination..
Love is perhaps the only glimpse
we are permitted of eternity..
The ultimate gift of true love
is to be consumed by it..
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hanging onto love.... :thumbup:
In 1975 Roberto was diagnosed with testicular cancer and doctors described his condition as "extremely grave." Casali said: "I spent the next year fighting for a cure and trying to keep the bad news from him.
"[12] Casali commissioned London-based British cartoonist Bill Asprey to take over the writing and drawing of the daily cartoons for her, under her signature.
Roberto opted for surgery at the end of 1975 in order to prolong his life.[11][12] Casali said: "We were talking about Christmas presents and I told Roberto I didn't want another diamond ring, I wanted another baby."[6] They decided "...that we would store some sperm just in case I didn't get pregnant before Roberto died. I knew he had only a few months to live, so we stored some sperm immediately.
" Roberto died in March 1976, aged 31 "...
Despite initial opposition from the medical profession she underwent several treatments of artificial insemination at a Cambridge clinic, and gave birth to son Milo Roberto Andrea sixteen months later, on 10 July 1977. She said at the time: "Roberto and I were very anxious to provide a brother or sister to our two sons. Now, thanks to the care and patience of the doctors, it has been made possible for me to have another reminder of my wonderful husband."[4] British newspapers called Milo the "miracle baby"[19]
The birth announcement consisted of a simple card drawn by Casali with the Love is... girl pushing a pram on the front, with the inscription inside: "Proudly presenting Milo Roberto. Parents: Kim and the late Roberto (posthumously by artificial insemination)".[8][20]
Responding to criticism of her choice to go through with the procedure, Casali said: "Milo is here because of the love of his mother and father. If that is judged wrong, the world has lost its sense of proportion. We tried to have a baby by artificial insemination before Roberto died. If we had been successful, Milo would have been conceived during matrimony. What difference does it make that the conception occurred after Roberto's death?"[8] The press focused on Milo for much of his early life, reporting on 'milestones' such as his first birthday and first day at school. After his mother's death, Milo revealed: "Mum collected all the newspaper articles I appeared in."[8]
Kim Casali died due to cancer of the bone and liver in 1997 ...
I finally have the chance to respond. Been quite busy lately. Casali and her husband ( RIP ) had quite the romance going on. I really enjoy reading stories about couples who have great marriages.
Such a tragedy that they both died of cancer and they both were so young.
Caressing with your words,
Listening with your heart,
Kissing with your eyes,
Loving with your soul..
Falling in love is when he lays in your arms
and wakes up in your dreams..
Love is the glue that keeps us all
from falling apart..
Love is a canvass furnished by nature &
embroidered by imagination..
Love is perhaps the only glimpse
we are permitted of eternity..
The ultimate gift of true love
is to be consumed by it..
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