I Love a Parade

Things were dicey for a few weeks and there was a lot of stress and such.  But it's Friday, it's 5 o'clock somewhere, and I have an appointment with the oncology team to figure out how to coordinate care closer to home so we can resume chemotherapy.

The "meat and potatoes" of today's post is long overdue.  I've thanked you once, twice, many times, but I don't want ANYONE to have the impression that we are not grateful or thankful for what you have done.  So many of you have blessed my family with something thoughtful or special to help us during this time.  I began writing thank you notes and lost track after about 2 weeks.  But I definitely wanted to take time and thank everyone who has loved on our little family, via cards, gift cards, gift, blankets, flowers, food, visits, lawnmowing, house cleaning, cooking, dog sitting.  I know this is a little less than personal way to thank people, but between my energy and my memory recall, writing a note to each person became and overwhelming task.  I do hope you understand.

And what better way to finish a "Thank you" post than with a blanket parade??  I've received some beautiful warm blankets that were assembled by some very special people among many other things.  These pictures are from about a month ago, so pardon the fact that I'm so able-bodied.  Gosh, I miss being able to stand and walk around.


We call this my Yoda robe.  Sleeves and a hoodie pocket for the win


Made by Kennedy


Thank you Brenda R. and the ladies who tied the edge knots and said a prayer with each knot!  They even chose purple and yellow flowered fleece for my Jackson Polar Bears!!!


Aunt Penny knows how to quilt, and this is another beautiful creation.  This is completely handmade.


From Aunt Theresa's coworker.  Also came with a little prayer square.

Anyways, y'all are so thoughtful and crafty and kind to make something that would keep me comfortable, and warm.  Seems like you know what a girl needs when she's feeling like a punching bag.

My oncology appointment with the local doctors did not go well.  He was very pessimistic and thinks I will be unable to tolerate chemo again, so the strategy should be comfort and quality of life.  That is not the impression we have from our Cleveland team, so I think we are leaning toward continuing our treatment plan up at Main Campus.  I'm asking for specific prayers that we are making the right decision, and have the strength and well-being to do better with chemotherapy treatment again.

Love y'all!!

This is day 126.
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