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.

[Doris, Knox & Flash]

LAURIE ROCKS -- there's no doubt about it! What a sweet gift for someone so deserving of it! Enjoy it, Jennifer!

[Joanne ~ Spud*]

It is just beautiful  :)   So is Laurie

[BG and Gavin]

That is the most beautiful gift I have ever seen.  I agree with Joanne, Laurie is beautiful and so are you Jenn!

[Ronna, Murphy & Wilson]

What a wonderful, beautiful and thoughtful gift.

[Laurie, Fudge, and Vern]

Jennifer, Now you have me crying :) I cannot believe this blanket arrived so quickly. I just ordered it on Monday. OMD!! Walmart photo shop Rocks!!! I hoped it turned out because it kept telling me some of the pictures were low resolution, but it wouldn't tell me which ones, and I took a chance and ordered it.  I love making these blankets...so simple and fun! I wanted you to have something to wrap yourself in at the hospital. I would be so lost without my family and doodles and having to travel to the hospital without any of them. I wanted to make it easier for you. I love your attitude and your courage and I am so thrilled you enjoyed your gift :) Now, go to that hospital and get feeling better because we have a cruise to go on!!

[Jennifer and Jack]

You all are so super awesome kind...

. Laurie, I can't wait for the cruise, I am banking on having an amazing time... If I get well enough to travel to New Jersey or I should say when I get well enough to see my friends and family, you are top on my list to see in PA

  The thing I love most about my life is the fact that no matter what has happen to me so far, Love and Kindness always show up and replace the ick. Love just never fails.

  I keep going from putting the blanket on to draping it over the lounge chair in my bedroom so I can see it better. I can't decide if I want to look at it or have it on me.  Jack is getting sick of me getting up and down so much.. I can't help it though.

None of the pictures look like they are in low resolution, they all look clear to me.... they look wonderful.. I am so grateful.....

Yay Me!!!!!

[Laurie, Fudge, and Vern]

I am so glad all the pictures turned out. They said the same thing when I made my daughter's blanket and it was fine. My mom uses her blanket all the time. They are machine washable too :) Wait till Brad shows up. You two can snuggle under the blanket together...LOL!!

[Jennifer and Jack]

I can not wait to snuggle with Brad....The blanket is plenty big enough for Jack, Brad and I... I emailed my dad who lives in New Jersey a picture of the the blanket, He really loved it... he told me he especially loves the picture of him...  LOL leave it to my dad..

Then in the email as he was ending it..He told me  to  "REST IN PEACE" WTD???. I believe he was trying to tell me to shut my cell phone off so I can rest because I am not feeling well but he left that part out.. and all I got was Rest in Peace... Geeze Dad... How about Have a good night or some other type of wording...

Oh my life is so funny...

[BG and Gavin]

Sorry Jenn, but I am laughing hystericallly over this.  Your life is funny indeed - talking about cuddling with a blow up doll and a dog under a doodle blanket and then your dad's sign off.  Lord help any outsiders reading this - they will think we are a bunch of fools lol!

[Jennifer and Jack]

Or at least that I am!!!

[Susan and Sasha]

I just Love...Love...Love that blanket!!

What a kind  and loving gift from Laurie...

The blanket actually looks Big enough for You...Jack Brad And Me!!

It will be Great for All of us to snuggle together on our Girls Night!!  Lol...

 

[Pat and Traveler]

I'm in the WOW crowd!  Jenn, this is the kind of gift that will make you smile as you're all wrapped up it.  Laurie is the bestest and most thoughtful of friends!  Thanks for sharing this gorgeousness and joy with us!