"Friends are angels who lift us to our feet when our wings have trouble remembering how to fly"
- Karen, Betsy and Jen: for surprising me while I was in the hospital last week. It was so nice to "forget" about my health issues and just enjoy dinner and your friendship.
- Jennifer: one of my very first childhood girlfriends....thank you so much for the wonderful care package last week! You know neither one of us can ever get tired of the "Bridesmaids" food poisoning scene. I was crying from laughter once again....it is so good for the soul!
- My favorite teacher - Mrs. Wildenradt: I was extremely touched when I received your beautiful and heartfelt card/note. It made my day and certainly lifted my spirits. (Mrs. Wildenradt was my 4th grade teacher....and the reason why I became a teacher myself)
- To the many friends and family who continue to send me thoughtful emails, facebook messages and cards...thank you for touching my heart and brightening my day.
- To the stranger who passed me on the sidewalk and said "you look real nice"....little did he know it was the first time I was going "au naturel" out in public (without sporting my security scarf). This man's simple yet powerful compliment certainly made my insecurities dissipate.
- My favorite oncology nurse - Dinah: for coming to my hospital room and delivering me a box of delicious cupcakes from "Sprinkles"....you have touched my life in more ways than one...you are a gift to every cancer patient you encounter and I am so grateful to have you in my life.
- To the girlfriends who have delivered weekly meals for the last 5 months on Wednesday's....I can't possibly thank you enough for your loving and extremely generous gift.
- To my little miracle boys: they light up my life and give me a reason to live every single day. To my little Cohen (aka: Coco) who came into my bed in the middle of the night and snuggled up next to me and kissed me on the nose. To Zevy who thoughtfully said "don't worry about doing it today, I don't want you to get tired mommy"....this was in response to me trying to organize their new play room and get their train table set up again.
- My parents: for your enduring love and support and for being by my side every step of the way....through the countless hours you have spent at the hospital, to helping out with the boys and for simply taking care of me...you certainly are pillars of great strength and comfort to me.
- Kevin: your strength, love, help, and support has made it possible for me to have the determination and attitude necessary for winning this battle. Thank you for being by my side.
- Carlina and Larry: for the many hours you have helped us out with the boys....due to hospital appointments or simply needing a helping hand. Thank you for all of the delicious homemade meals you have brought over when I haven't been feeling good. Your love and support means the world to me. Thank you so very much!
- Anthony - my favorite Interventional Medicine nurse: I first met Anthony (a big teddy bear) five months ago when this journey first began. He was the nurse who took care of me when I was getting my liver needle biopsy back in April. He has an amazing gift with people and he even managed to make me laugh during one of the most stressful times in my life....it also doesn't hurt that he calls me "princess". Not knowing I would ever see him again....a week later I delivered him a thoughtful thank you note, as well as a box of sweets from my favorite bakery in the city. Fast forward five months, and to my delight, Anthony was with me again during the Pre-Mapping and TheraSphere procedures this past month. I was immediately emotional when I saw he would be the one taking care of me and he responded by hugging me and quietly said "God made sure it would happen this way". He then called several days after my procedure just to check up on me. On a side note, during our first encounter, Anthony expressed that he was going through some of his own medical issues and expressed how fortunate I was to have such a loving and supportive family - considering he didn't have that. Without my knowledge, my dad quietly slipped him a piece of paper with his number on it and told Anthony to call him when he was going into the hospital - so he could have someone by his side too. Warms my heart. Caring gestures mean so very much!
- Beata: to my favorite person who lives in Poland....your weekly emails are always inspiring and keep me believing that it is possible to win this battle. Thank you for caring about me so much.
- Melissa and Candace: for bringing me hot chocolate this morning.....I truly loved being able to catch up and laugh (bedbugs stories and all)! You both have been amazing and extremely caring friends and I am so grateful to have you in my life.
- Sister Diane: our wonderful neighbor who just dropped off another loaf of the most delicious homemade cinnamon bread ever! Thank you for your continued prayers and for being such a thoughtful neighbor.
- Tressa: to one of the sweetest and most lovable friends I am fortunate to have known for 22+ years. Your care package certainly brought me many smiles, as well as peace and hope during this journey. I loved the box that everything came in...just as much as every thoughtful gift that was inside! My mom happened to be here when the package arrived and she said she was just about to purchase one of the books you had given me....great minds think alike. I love you dearly and am so happy to call you my friend!
- Mrs. Ault (the lovely mother of one of my favorite fifth grade students): for sending me the most beautiful and touching message this morning and for helping me face the day with continued optimism and strength. Thank you from the bottom of my heart! See her message below:
"Dawn, I have to tell you that I read your post...thanking all the precious "angels" in your life....Dawn, you have been and continue to be an amazing angel to so many people. Your strength and courage amaze me. I just have to share...as a mom of one of your former students....you were the best! I know that Anthony loved you! How could he not.....you just have such a gift of making everyone feel special. And, then when that package came in the mail many years later when Anthony was graduating from Pekin High...I honestly couldn't believe it. You are an angel, Dawn. And, I pray with all of my heart that everyday is going to be a good day for you and that precious family of yours....."
Thank you for the touching and beautiful gestures you have all given me...."my cup runneth over with love".
Peace, Love and Miracles
dawnbfox@hotmail.com
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