Thanksgiving Day

Today is Thanksgiving and I have a great deal to be thankful for. It started out great. I went on a 5K Turkey Trot run/walk with 3 other gals. It was a nice brisk walk... not too cold at all. There were lots and lots of other people that I saw there that I knew. I was amazed actually of how many people were there participating in this Thanksgiving Day event. Who was home doing the cooking? So... got my steps and exercise in for the day so I could enjoy eating my Thanksgiving meal.

Between Kristin, Chelsea and Steve, my father got to be here with us from Payette for the holidays. We had a great meal at my in-laws house. Always too much to eat and always come home stuffed. Steve ended up being sick, fighting a cold, cough, and headache so stayed home so as not to infect anyone else. We had to bring his dinner home on a paper plate. The only bad thing about not cooking your own is that you have no leftovers. No turkey sandwiches... no turkey noodle soup...will have to cook one myself later on.

My list of things I am thankful for this Thanksgiving had numerous things on them. It is amazing what things you think about when a crisis enters your life. I am so thankful that my cancer was caught early. I am thankful for the great care I have received from my doctors, both local and in Boise. I couldn't have asked for more thorough care and concern. The report I received on Friday was good so I am so thankful for the negative node report. But most of all, I am so thankful for the many wonderful family and friends that I have. So many of you have come to my rescue. I have received so many emails, cards, gifts, flowers, little surprise notes and favors, advice, talks from other breast cancer survivors, meals, phone calls, hugs, a place to recuperate, and most especially prayers. I cannot even begin to count how many people told me they have had me in their prayers, or put me on their prayer lists. Even people I barely know or people I didn't even know knew me. What could be more powerful than that? I know that with all of that support from everyone...things have turned to the positive. For all of this, I am so THANKFUL and APPRECIATIVE!!!! Thanks to all of you who have cared. Your support has been incredible and I am forever indebted to you.

I hope this finds everyone well. I hope you all enjoyed a great Thanksgiving with family and/or friends. Happy Thanksgiving!!!!!