Last night, before Scott and I fell asleep, I told Scott “Happy Thanksgiving!” And then thanked him for taking care of me this year. 

Which brings me to the reason for this blog entry.  I have started and never posted   a proper thank you. I am not really sure what a proper thank you is in a situation like this and  I’m still trying to figure one out, but in the mean time I did want to say “Thank you.” I know I can’t list everyone but please know I am so thankful for your love and support.

Thank you to Scott for taking care of me, the kids, the house, the dog, working, taking your lunch breaks to visit me at chemo and basically not having one ounce of a good time while I was going through treatment.

Jeffrey and Cecilia; for getting me out of bed, off the couch and most importantly, giving me a reason to take every pill.  It really is for you, my children, that I fight!! And I always will. 

Thank you to my mom for sleeping on our couch for several nights in a row (and never complaining once), to take care of me and the kids after surgery, having my port put in, and when chemo tried to kill me. For letting me come home and rest and for taking care of the kids. And for your generosity in other ways.

To my sister Angie for being there during surgery, my first chemo treatment, many in between and for your unending support and love. I know i stressed you out while you were pregnant, so thank you for letting me watch the birth of Emma as well!

“The Ladies” Lyndsay, Malinda, Brittany, Jessica, and Betsy: where do I start!!  For the gift basket the hospital and the one that had 12 gifts to open, one after each treatment. For calling my cleaning lady and asking her to return and taking care of a month of her services, for taking me to treatments.  

Steve and Rose: for watching the kids during my treatments. It was such a huge relief knowing they were with family. For being over Panera treats, taking the kids to the park when I needed some rest, and for also chipping in for cleaning the house for a month. We love you!

Ron: for being there to watch the kids and help us out! We appreciate all you do!

Holly: for answering the phone every time I thought I couldn’t take another pill. For your guidance on what my cancer was all about. For visiting after I had surgery. And for paying for a month of cleaning!

Erin: for suggesting applesauce and coke to help get the pills down. GAME CHANGER! for coming to visit after I had surgery and for your love and support.

Emily: chocolate milkshakes and French fries. Who knew that’s what I would be able to eat in my off weeks. Thanks for the dinners, the love and support, and play dates to make me not feel like a terrible mother not entertaining my kids.

Jason and Abigail: for staying at our house while I was in the hospital and watching our kids. For the meals and all your love and sipoort. Jason for raising  money and riding for cancer research.

Panera Peeps: wow ow wow.  Words can’t even express my gratitude after Kristin, Rennee, Nicole, Kirby & Lauren coordinated and delivered a gift box for me and the kids from my Panera family. Janet: for your cards, texts and constant prayers. The people at Panera were the reason I didn’t want to leave and would be the reason I would go back in a heartbeat.

Donna: for taking me to my treatments and helping me throw up in that nasty bucket of old bags of chemo.  That was one of my hardest treatments. I love you.

Jessica and Adam: for watching our kids during surgery, the dinners and the support.  Jessica, for visiting during treatments. I loved having you there.

Kristi: for the food and love and support. Always listening to me and for reminding me to talk to God.

Jeff: for bringing me to my treatment and sticking around all day, I know you are the busiest person I know. I appreciate it!

Shellie and Mark: for coming to visit and for making me feel like me!

Amy: for making us apart of Team Nos. it has been a pleasure getting to know you and hope to be friends for years to come.

Kelly: for coordinating a card shower.  I don’t even know you and yet you went out of your way to send me hundreds of get well cards from the effingham community and beyond. Thank you! 

Effingham community: thank you for your prayers, cards, kind words for my family. I can’t thank you enough.

Matt and Jen: Matt for training and riding the Pedal the Cause. 

Pedal the Cause supporters: everyone who donated to Scott for his ride. He raised over $1000 and that’s amazing!!

My brothers and sisters for bring at my last treatment and helping me ring the bell. It meant a lot to be there. 
Again, I know I missed someone and we are working in a formal way to say thank you, but always know that I read every card, email, text, etc.  From my family to yours, Happy Thanksgiving!  

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