Wednesday, November 25, 2009

What I am Thankful For...

I am thankful for a wonderful husband who has stood by my side through sickness and health.
I am thankful for the hugs and kisses my sweet girls gave to me when I was feeling sick.
I am thankful for the hours my parents and in-laws spent traveling back and forth to care for me and my family this past year.
I am thankful for the time my sister spent laying in bed with me when I needed some company.
I am thankful for my Dad's experience with cancer that gave him an understanding that I desperately needed.
I am thankful for the cancer survivors that gave me courage and strength.
I am thankful for the anonymous group of women who sent me a variety of hats to wear on my bald head.
I am thankful for hats.
I am thankful for the ladies who made meals for me and my family while I was going through chemo and radiation.
I am thankful for food and the ability to eat.
I am thankful for the many flowers, gifts and cards that I received over these past months.
I am thankful for the doctors and nurses who had the wisdom to give me the best care possible.
I am thankful for eye sight.
I am thankful for a neighborhood filled with great friends.
I am thankful for great friends.
I am thankful for the capacity to love and show love.
I am thankful for the girls' teachers that were so supportive during the school year.
I am thankful for the many prayers that were said on my behalf.
I am thankful for the power of prayer.
I am thankful for God and his healing.
I am thankful the cancer is gone.

So many things to be thankful for this year! I have been blessed.

5 comments:

Anonymous said...

Happy Thanksgiving Sue! I am thankful for you doing your blog and giving us the ability to stay close to you during this time in your life. I am still so overjoyed at your news and continue to think about you so much! Have a great holiday weekend with your family!!!
Love, Jen

Anonymous said...

Have a wonderful Thanksgiving, Sue! You have quite a list there...very inspiring! I pray that you get stronger each day, and that the effects of the chemo and radiation will leave you quickly.

Love,
Jennie K.

Anonymous said...

Wow! It has been a long few months, and I am so thankful for all of the blessings God has bestowed upon you this Thanksgiving! Thank you for sharing your journey with all of us.

Dani

Anonymous said...

I am thankful you are cancer free!
Hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving!

Love, Suzie

Shawna said...

I am so happy for you Sue! God bless you!! :) *hugs*