Go Ahead, Make My Day!

Just wanted to take a moment to give kudos to those family and friends who remember the little things that make my day.

First, my better half, Patrick who took charge and jumped right in at home when I was in the hospital last week. He took such great care of Wil (and the older kids too!)- I did not worry for one second about how the baby was doing. Wil adores his daddy and Pat has no problems doing all the baby care stuff. Everyone did just great and when I got home on Friday, all was well. Pat is also taking great care of me. He gives me my twice daily shots for my blood clot- he is very gentle, even though the actual medicine stings a bit going in. He also changes out my IV antibiotic bottle and flushes my PICC line everyday. I think he is enjoying doing a little medicine at home! Plus, he does it all with love!

To my great kids for pitching in around the house and for being so understanding, especially when working around medical appointment schedules. Babysitting, cooking and helping with errands- it hasn't gone unnoticed! Big big thanks!

Thank you Julie for the snazzy knitted hats from your mother-in-law! What a nice treat and I will use them for sure (my hair is getting incredibly thin so I think it is about to get shaved this week). It gets chilly under the ceiling fan in the family room so they will keep my bald head nice and toasty warm! :)

My incredible sister Tanya- who found all kinds of cool humorous cancer gifts online and sent them to me. I love the "Mr Hodgkins" bag! Very cute! You always know how to keep me grinning! (and Pat too!)

My numerous friends who have sent cheerful. witty and caring cards! They always seem to arrive in the mail just when I start thinking I might be having a yucky day. thanks for thinking of me- it really means a lot!

Deanna aka Sunny Dee- who never lets more than a day go by without checking on us. Your late night ice cream and popsicle deliveries have been a special treat. It also takes a special person to know just when chocolate is needed!

The gang who sends me email- the personal notes as well as the forwarded jokes and funny stories. I may not always get a chance to email back- but please know how much I appreciate being in your thoughts and prayers.

Danke Claudia, mein BEST FRIEND in Deutschland! Die Kinder Schokolade war köstlich und das Paket behandelt wurde eine wunderbare Überraschung! (I hope my German is not too bad!) Meri sagt, danke fur die gummi baren!

My Bunco group for lifting my spirits every month when we get together and for your offers of support, caring and hugs.

The Army SP Corps- for all you have done and continue to do in support of our entire family. I don't know what we would have done without you, especially KK who manages to pull things together with apparent ease! :)

All my wonderful online August Playgroup moms who wear blinkies for me, post supportive messages, send positive thoughts and lift our family up in prayer. I don't know how I would have gotten through this past year without you wonderful ladies! {{HUGS}}

To the rest of our family and friends who check in on us to see how we are doing with a call or email. Knowing people care about us makes a world of difference and it really does make our day!

So, thank you all for everything. Love and hugs from all of us!

Today's Glass Half Full comment: "Sometimes the biggest act of courage is a small one." ~Lauren Raffo