This birthday certainly turned out a lot differently than I had planned! A few months ago it was all about the big party, the jokes about getting old, etc. As I sit here at the end of the day all I can think about is how lucky I am to have so many wonderful people in my life. So many of you let me know today that you care, and no matter how big or small the gesture what means the VERY most to me is that you are a part of my life. This disease has certainly opened my eyes and helped me see what is really important in life. I am so blessed to have each one of you in my life and I thank God for each of you. Each day I am overwhelmed by your generosity and continued concern and support. "Thank You" never seems like enough but I hope that each of you know that your support is what is helping me fight this disease today and it is what will continue to help me fight in the months ahead..... my hope and prayer is that I will always be as good a friend to all of you in return.
Things I am thankful for today: good friends, my family, healthy and happy kids, a husband that continues to put up with my crap after 15 years, the words "I love you", old friends that I am in contact with again, getting to know new friends better each day, being able to laugh again, being able to not think about having cancer for just a few minutes each day, hugs, feeling good, time out with the girls, my wonderful team of doctors, tons of wonderful birthday cards, a perfect fall day, a feeling of serenity....
What more could a girl want on her 40th Birthday!!! THANK YOU!
7 comments:
Hey Girl, Just thought I should post a comment on your birthday-You are doing so great. Sorry I could not be there to celebrate your 40th with you...
I think pretty soon YOU are going to be telling the doctors what you want done, you have learned so much about this disease state in such a short amount of time. Doesn't surprise me, that is just who you are! Keep thinking positive thoughts-You are going to kick this thing to the curb!
Love ya! Annie
Jan,
I hope you had a wonderful birthday. You are an amazing woman. Your courage, wisdom and strength never ceases to amaze me. In the short time that I have known you I have learned what an incredilble person you are. I am blessed to have you in my life and even more so, me in your life. I know you will beat this disease. We are all here for "you" and for "your family".
Remember we all love you!!!
Take care and I'll see you soon.
Sheryl
I hope you had a great birthday! Turning 40 is a milestone for sure! I'm glad the surgery date was set and you are on your way to fight this disease! Hang in there with Jillian! Grant is on an "upswing" with his behavior and I'm sure Jillian will be on one again soon. Have a good one! Linda
Hey there Jan!! First I want to say I'm sorry I'm a day late wishing you a Happy Birthday!! I was thinking the 16th. So, your card will probably be late as well. Oh well, it's the thought that counts right?!!! I just want to let you know that you are in our thoughts and prayers every single day and we have doubt that you will get through this as the winner - as you do in everything you go against!! We love you!! The Shannon Taylor's
It's Shannon again!! Good Lord I wish I would proofread before sending!! I meant to say that we have NO DOUBT that you will come out the winner!! Oh my mercy - what a dummard.
Love ya!! Shannon
Gotta crack up at my neice!!!! hehe.... Jan - I hope your day was extra special - as you are. It's funny how adversity that enters into our lives can truly change us. I know I'm a different person post JD's illness. I truly look at life differently. I wish everyone could figure that out - without having to face the tough things in life! Because it's a wonderful insight to what life is all about! The love of God, family, friends, health, happiness - all things that are so easy to take for granted!!!! I love you Jan! Sending positive thoughts and wishes your way! Sue
Jan - We are blessed to have gotten you and Brett as our neighbors. You light up a room and bring so much laughter to thsoe around you. Never lose sight of the beautiful person you are and fight, fight, fight! We are all behind you 100%
Sue Palmieri
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