Laurie, Fudge and Vern!!!!

[Jennifer and Jack]

First I will apologize because this belongs as a blog and I know that..truth be told I could never wait that long for it to be posted because 1) I have not learned the art of delayed gratification 2) I am super excited  and three well I am me and that is just the way I am.

I have tried to curb how much I share on here about my health,  I know some of you are LOL because well I share a lot... but effort must count for something.....right????  I have been really struggling more then the norm lately, One of the very important antibiotics that I have to take in order to kill the bacteria apparently is killing my hearing and balance in my ears... so we are trying to find the balance (pun intended) in effectively killing the bacteria without making me deaf because if you think I talk loud now.. Man oh man me hard of hearing will not be pretty.

Anyway... between that and realizing due to financial reasons I will be traveling to National Jewish Hospital the end of March by myself.. and most likely will meet up with some friends out there during my second week.. I was feeling pretty bummed and overwhelmed..  Some day I will post the link to my blog on here so you can learn way more information then you will ever ever want to know about me and the goings on in my life...

Anyway.. today after driving home from the doctor, praying and asking God to please make me have a better attitude, I just hate when I feel hopeless and like a burden. I saw a package at my door.... In my true to me style.. I let out a loud YIPPEE... (yup still a kid about some things)

I opened the package and I started to cry, and I don't mean a little cry a big old sob because the timing of this package was so ideal, as I just had to come to terms with traveling alone.

So without further ado!!! Our Dear Sweet Laurie. Please turn your computer sideways now!Laurie.. Jack may be close to the best medicine there is.. However, having people in my life that go out of there way to make me feel loved is the very reason that I have the will and the drive to fight my rear end off.. and love from Jack and from my friends is truly the best medicine of all.

The blanket is sage, which is my favorite color and goes with my house,  It is soft and snuggly and will be packed in my suit case to Denver...

I know that most of you see Laurie as someone who is humorous.. and I do too, but I have always been able to see through to her amazing compassionate heart of gold.. and I want you to see her heart too.. I am so incredibly blessed.

Laurie, Thank you for being selfless, for thinking of me, for making me feel loved and cared for.

I also wanted to mention that tonight on TLC 10 pm EST their is a movie on about a girl from the UK called Breathless Bride, she has Cystic Fibrosis and she is trying to get married before she gets a lung transplant.. If you are interested in watching, I thought I would let you know. Warning it is very accurate and a very true description of a day in the life of an end stage CFer. Just thought I would get it out there.

Thank you Laurie.. Thank you Adina for having DK where we all had the chance to meet..  I am going to sop up my tears and continue grinning from ear to ear.

[Donna K & Quincy]

Brad is your pole dancer! I am recording the show so I can watch it later.

[Doris, Knox & Flash]

I'm watching it! Kirstie is adorable...

[Doris, Knox & Flash]

What an insight into your struggles, Jennifer. I am humbled...

[Leslie and Halas]

That is such a wonderful, thoughtful gift! It will be so nice to have in CO with you.

[Camilla and Darwin]

What an awesome gift, Laurie you are the best! 

[Christine & Camus]

Absolutely the most thoughtful gift!  Laurie you are a GEM!

[Vicki and Harli]

Laurie that was such a nice act of kindness!! Jennifer I am praying for you! You are both amazing!! :)

[PJ and Zach]

Wow! What an amazing gift. Thank you for sharing and letting us see more about Laurie's kindness. I hope your trip goes well, and that you enjoy and snuggle in that awesome blanket.