The Supporters

Before I post anymore about myself, I would like to say that there is no way that I could have gotten through a lot of this without all the people around me. I had no idea that so many people would reach out and be so nice and supportive. All the cards have meant a great deal. I have kept them all and re-read them quite often. I have gotten many pairs of pajamas and I am so thankful for those because I am usually in them by about 4:00pm! I think I wear those more than normal clothes! I think I took it a little too far though--I wore a pair to the grocery store because, heck, I have cancer and I just need some milk and bread and I'll wear these pj's. I gotta lot of stares. I think I will put on clothes for errands. I appreciate so much all the care packages from back home. I believe I am on every prayer list there is back in North Carolina and I know that it has helped greatly. I know that everyone is doing all they can back there and this is the time when being so far away isn't much fun. What has surprised me is how many people have been so helpful here. People that I would have never expected to think to do something for me. It has truly made me a better person and made me learn that when you do things for others, how uplifting it is for that person who is sick, injured or whatever the cause may be. I have had friends and family bring dinners after my surgery. And now that I am in chemo some have gotten together and made me 7 dinners to put in my freezer for future use. Also, co-workers at Four Seasons got together and gave money and gift certificates for restaurants. I have friends and family that go with me when I need them for chemo--I am not supposed to drive because they give me so much benadryl. I really have everything I need for a complete recovery. I am overwelmed by the generosity and kindness of everyone during this time. "Thank you" just doesn't seem to be enough!