Because they need a shout out. Well, I guess, you need a shout out.

Preston and I keep finding ourselves saying things like, “We really are lucky” and you’d think that would be, you know, not the default when you have cancer.

But it is, because we are.

We feel so surrounded by our family and friends, that it’s sometimes a bit disorienting. People have been exceptionally generous. We’re so very, very grateful.

We’ve gotten cards from all over the country. People have brought us meals. We’ve had so many offers to watch Conor (I mean, he’s basically the coolest, so, that I get.) Thanks for the gift baskets, gift cards, and encouraging texts. Even the smallest of gestures reminds us that we are not in this alone.

P and I debated whether or not to share our story on social media, but I’m glad we did. Because we have friends from all different parts of our lives that are lifting us up, and we feel it. We can feel you puling for us.

I’d like to lift up a couple of folks in particular:

Our jobs. We’ve had support from all over our respective organizations from bosses to co-workers to members. It is nice not to have to stress about our employment situations on top of everything else. We’re fortunate to be able to do work that is fulfilling, supportive and flexible.

Our parents. Thanks. Keeping us fed and distracted, hanging out with Conor, helping us talk through things – it’s really, really helpful.

My sister/chief man in charge of ALL THE THINGS. You’re amazing. Thank you.

So on this, the day before Thanksgiving, even with all that we have going on, and all the stress and challenges, I am so very thankful.

 

P.S. I am also thankful that the worst of the chemo side effects are over and Preston can enjoy Thanksgiving dinner tomorrow! And that I can stress eat on a major holiday with no guilt!