Wow, I don’t even know where to begin. First I would like thank the super extremely hard working group of “white fight shirts”. All the work they did Saturday night was just a smidgen of the work they put into the fund raiser contributing to its being such a success and good time for everyone. Maureen H, Nancy C, Maureen O, Kelli G ,Colleen B, Kristin C, Judy T, Patty S, Debbie R. My Mom and my Dad, both of my brother in-laws John H, Jimmy C, and some other sweet husbands and men in my life…Michael O, John B, Brian T. Also a big thanks to those of you who traveled all night to be there.
The night was so amazing. I have to admit I was completely pooped about ½ ways through the night but I was determined to stay as long as I could. I feel bad; I think there were complete tables that I did not get a chance to talk to. If you were there and we did not touch base I apologize. Believe me I tried so hard to say thank you and hello to everyone, it just seemed impossible, like people were multiplying. I really cannot say thank you enough to everyone who donated, made baskets, brought food, secured gift certificates. It was astonishing.
Co-workers, Biker “dudes”, friends, 1st boyfriend evah from 5th grade, clinical instructors from nursing school, not to mention nursing school classmates, older life long friends, newer friends, family and friends of family, neighbors, neighbors cousins, it’s just nuts. What a mix of people but it appeared that everyone got along and had a good night.
Aside from being a little tired yesterday I think I did well physically, even managed to take a walk around the block with my boy yesterday which was long overdue. Mentally how I’m handling things is a totally different situation. How many times can I say I’m so lucky, with all the support and love I’ve been receiving its crazy and I think no matter who you are you can’t help but be overwhelmed by it all. Waiting for results to find out if you cancer has spread of if you can get the surgery you so desperately want. Again….nuts.
Had to take the little guy for his endoscopy today, of course he was amazing and a trooper the entire time. Bad news is we have to wait 7-10 days for results. So now not only are we waiting on my CT Scan results we are waiting for his results as well. Talk about a family on eggshells. As soon as I know anything (on either of us) I’ll do my best to blog it.
Again thank you to everyone who had anything to do with Saturday night. It was a huge success and I’m forever grateful to all who were there and all who made it happen.
Love - Barbara
