Grateful

For the friends who are giving us a last weekend away before the 'D day' on Thursday, watching our children on 'D Day' and giving us a follow-up weekend to recover.  For Grandpa, who will travel several hundred miles to spend several days (and nights) with the kids, so we will not have to stress about anything after two days in the hospital.

We are thankful for the long-time friends and those we have only just met who have dropped off dinners and for those who have offered meals over the next two months.  We are appreciative beyond words of the person who has taken it upon herself to organize this site for us.  She has worked diligently to ensure that our needs are met and we are so grateful for all she has done.  We are touched by those who bring drop by hand-made gifts 'just because' and by those who know when a box of chocolates is just what the doctor ordered.

Then the cards, comments, emails, and phone calls have continued and also work to bouy our spirits. We are thrilled to be part of such an amazing community and while it is nowhere near adequate thanks, please know that we are so appreciative of each and every person out there who has been so kind to us. We only hope that someday, somehow we can return the favor… and maybe throw a giant party when all is said and done?