Friday, July 17, 2015

Many, Many Thank You's

Now that I'm home and feeling pretty decent, I have many to thank:

  • My family, friends, co-workers, community, and even strangers
    • Thank you all for your acts of kindness.  Kind thoughts, words, cards, notes, and especially your prayers.  Even the cookies; they'll be etched in my memory since I'm currently on a two week no fat diet.
  • Special thanks to:
    • Karen and Craig who have done EVERYTHING
    • Bob and Cindy for getting us out of the house when we needed to get out of the house
    • Mike Z. for his many visits
    • Barb and Dan for their shuttle service
    • Danny for his timely visits and shuttle service
    • Aaron for keeping the seat of my Cub Cadet warm until I'm able to ride again
    • Bob and Holly for their hospital visit.  They came during my first treatment and it was good to have my mind on other things.
    • Brianna for her surprise visit and special gift from the Vatican
    • Elizabo! It's amazing the generosity she provides for me and my girls.
    • Lisa, continue to help keep Caroline's chin up
  • Melissa & Claire
    • Missed a Florida vacation because of this
    • Missed Melissa's Birthday
    • Missed Claire's volleyball game
    • I can't tell you how patient, understanding, and cooperative they've been and thankful for them
    • YWABMLG
    • YAMSEAN
  • Caroline
    • What can I say? She's my rock and this family's glue
  • Northwestern Memorial Hospital
    • What a remarkable place.  The staff is remarkable.  I left feeling much better, with hope, optimism, and less fear.  We were sent to the right place.
  • God
    • I've known too many cancer patients that had to choose between treatment and quality of life.  Some that weren't even given a choice.  I thank God I've been given the chance to treat with a very good chance for a positive outcome.