Thank You

We have been so overwhelmed with kindness.
It is the abundance of charity around us that gives us the strength we need when some days seem like too much.

There have been days when both Jon and I are struggling very much with physical, emotional, spiritual and mental exhaustion. When a baby is crying, kids are arguing, dinner is not made, laundry is piling up, neither of us have slept and it is all we can do to get to the next hour.

We try to make it look good....but it is hard.

Some days more so.

It seems like those are the days that God whispers a little louder to those around us. And they hear him.

We are so so thankful to everyone who steps up and puts a foot inside our life when they don't have to; Mothers who continue to mother us...into our 30's! Who tirelessly freeze meals for us, bake treats, wash clothes, love our babies and show up at just the right time to take over bedtime. Who have spent countless hours taking over childcare and housework for us while we go to appointments or rest. Who know how very hard it is for me to ask for help and who do so much without being asked. Who take Jon to Chemotherapy and look after him while he is sick. Who stay with me so I don't have to sleep alone in a house without Jon and get up early with the boys so I can sleep in. Who buy Jon new clothes when his old ones start falling off and keep us stocked with his favorite foods.
 Father's who go to work for Jon so he can concentrate on getting healthy. Who take him out for lunch and then stay to mow the lawn...every week. Who paint the railing, install back splash, touch up moving damage, lift heavy things...and then lift them back down again when I inevitably change my mind...every week!

Family who email, send cards, balloon bouquets, flowers and call to say...stay strong...we love you....and keep doing it.

Friends who bake our favorite treats, drop off activities for the boys, give us boxes of diapers and grocery gift cards and bags of beautiful baby girl handmedowns.

Wonderful new neighbors who offer their help and support. Who drop off cell phone numbers so we can call anytime...just in case we need anything at all.

So many people who have bought my book to raise money for Jon's treatment not covered by insurance and who buy even more to sell...these are often complete strangers. It has made a huge difference!

What would we do without you?!

Thank you.

Really.

Thank you.