On this Thanksgiving morning, we reflect on the generosity of our friends, family, and strangers who have taken Alex and our family into their hearts.
We have received amazing notes of well wishes & prayers, balloons, flowers, gifts, and food. And I have lost track of how many prayer lists Alex is on - there are no words to describe how completely enveloped we feel in love and support.
Our friends from Alex's playgroup and from his school, donated money to give us dinners from Dinners Done Right (the company prepares meals, and you just stick them in the freezer, and cook when needed). When our friend Melissa dropped off the food at our house, we were overwhelmed with gratitude. She also dropped off gifts for Alex - and handmade cards and a banner from his friends from both his playgroup, and school. We were in tears reading all the wonderful things people had written on the giant "get well soon" card, and looking at all the handmade artwork on the banner (we are hanging it in our downstairs living room).
This Thanksgiving morning, our family is surrounded by Grandpa Jim, Gamma Carol, Gampa Pat, Grandma Diana, Boppa Bob, my sister Elizabeth, and her fiance, Scott. We are also surrounded by all of you who read this blog, and are doing anything and everything you can to help us through this.
We have more to be thankful for this year than ever before. Alex's cancer was caught early, and his prognosis for recovery is excellent. We only have to take the Prednisone for another couple of weeks (yay!) Eric was able to stay at his job, and has the support of his co-workers. We have health insurance to pay for the medications (one of which retails for $750 per month!). We have family and friends who are willing to help at the drop of the hat. We have a (almost) completely remodeled house to keep us warm and safe. We have wonderful birth families who have been rooting for Alex, and their support has been really great.
We can't thank you all enough for everything you have done for us - our hearts are filled with gratitude - I don't know what else to say but THANK YOU...THANK YOU...THANK YOU
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Happy Thanksgiving to you all today!
ReplyDeleteAlex is in our continued thoughts and prayers and we are very thankful that you have fantastic doctors that are helping him recover.
Hope you are enjoying the food...we need to hear some reviews! ;-)
Love,
~Melissa, Rob, Chandler & Lincoln
Happy Turkeyday everyone!
ReplyDelete5 pups and I will enjoy our turkey,
hope you do too.
Puppies sent lots of licks and love.
I don't lick just hugs and loves to all,
GA B
Happy Thanksgiving Sara, Eric, Alex, and Tessa-Lynn.
ReplyDeleteYou two are the most amazing people we have ever met.
Number one, we are thankful for Alex's recovery.
Thank you for coming into our lives and allowing us to be a part of yours; your love and devotion means so much to us.
You have given us the greatest gift, complete and unconditional love for your children. We know that both your babies will grow up to be as amazing and fantastic as you both are.
Love to all
T,T,A,K
Dear Wilkison's,
ReplyDeleteHappy Happy Turkey Time!!! We are glad you all get to be together today. Warm hugs and loves to you all,
The Reed Family