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.

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That is one of the most thoughtful, lovely gifts anyone could give you now. Laurie did such a beautiful job and I know it has lifted your spirits.

[Donna K & Quincy]

Jennifer, This is such a wonderful gift from a truly wonderful and thoughtful lady. You can take Jack with you where ever you go. You have an amazing spirit in the face of such profound adversities.  Laurie, what can I say, you rock!

[Nancy, Ned, Clancy, and Charlie]

What a wonderful gift.  Now you will be able to have Jack with you wherever you go.  Laurie is such a thoughtful person.  We dk members are lucky to know her.

[cheryl & oliver]

Wow Jenn, what a wonderful gift to have to take with you to Denver.  You will have all the love and comfort you will need with this wonderful blanket. You have shown all of us here what it means to be a fighter, not giving up, and always looking for the silver lining in any situation.  And Laurie, you are truly an angel right here on earth....You have such a wonderful soul, and u are truly a gift to all that know and love you...I am proud to call you my friend (even though it is thru cyberspace) maybe someday we can meet in person.

[Jennifer and Jack]

Not only do I get to take Jack I get to take all the love that came with the blanket.. and all the kind words from all of you.. That will all go with me in my suit case!!!!

[Sally, Ditzy Mitzi & Sgt. Pepper]

Agreed, AWESOME and  even more AWESOME!  

[Lucy & AnnaBelle's Mom]

Laurie -- You DH and your DD won the lottery when they got you for their Wife and Mother!  You truly have a heart of gold.  Jennifer I know that having this blanket is going to cheer you up on a daily basis, and I bet it even cheers up the staff that will be caring for you! 

[Laurie, Fudge, and Vern]

I can't wait to tell my husband and daughters your message. I told my husband I was his trophy wife and he wanted to know what the heck kind of contest he won :) Thank you!!

[Janie, Jackson and Jilly]

What an amazing gift and even more, what an amazing thing to do! 

[Deanna & Desi & Cori]

This whole discussion is making me feel all warm and cuddly - and I'm not even under a doodle blanket.  I'm warm and fuzzy from all the love being passed around!!!  Jennifer - you ARE a remarkable young lady & Laurie - you are a gift to all of us!!!!

[Maryann,Roo and Tigger]

WOW is right.  Thank you Laurie for caring so much for Jennifer and thank you Jennifer for your joy for life.  It makes me more appreciative of my life too. 

[Jennifer and Jack]

The movie is on TLC.. Hope it is a good educational documentary and not to gross

OMD the girl used to be a pole dance instructor, maybe I should send her brad.