We really don't know where we would be without such a strong, positive network of family and friends and consider ourselves blessed in so many areas of our lives. Although it has been easier to think about the difficulties that lie ahead, this is really an opportunity to say thank you to each of you for your love, thoughts, prayers, positive energy and gifts. Whether your gifts be of offers to have your bone marrow tested, meals for our family, videos to occupy an abundance of unfilled time in the future, family games and crossword puzzles to enjoy together, magazines, talent in coordinating upcoming fundraisers or contributions of money to get us through the weeks and months that lie ahead, thank you, thank you, thank you from the very bottom of our hearts.
Some of you were aware that I was working on putting together a "therapy gift" for Brad in which I was collecting a variety of items (some donated, some on loan, some simply notes and messages from the heart) to present to him to help brighten his spirits. The picture above represents the items that were secretly sent to Brad's Mom and Dad's house and put together for him.
Avery and I surprised Brad with this gift this past Tuesday prior to our friends and family coming over for Chad and Brad's birthday celebration. To say he was shocked, is an understatement. Brad, who is not an emotional person, was at a loss for words as he looked over each gift and couldn't believe that these things were an opportunity for so many of you to let him know that he is in your thoughts and prayers.
Thank you for being a gift in our lives and for the tremendous strength and support that you share with us on a daily basis. It is appreciated more than words or pictures could ever express and we will do our very, very best to "pay it forward" to others when Brad is in recovery. This has been a truly humbling month and we could not have gotten through it or what lies ahead without you.
Love,
Sandy
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