What a day. I think we are both exhausted.
Valerie has made it though 3 meals - 20 white pills - and 5 IVs of treatment.
She was quite emotional most of the afternoon. She was very tearful and said (more than once), "if I've learned anything, it's how much I need and love my family and friends." She has been overwhelmed with feeling - love and appreciation for the people in her life.
I would like to give a special shout out to the Los Angeles County Public Defender's Office. To my coworkers and friends - thank you for your compassion and generosity. We were astounded by your gifts. There are not words to adequately express our gratitude. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts.
And to our dear friend, Lisa. Happiest of happy birthdays and thank you for your tribute to Valerie and for your request for donations. It means so much to us.
We know there are people working on our behalf - the Jungbauer clan in Denver are putting together an awesome concert to raise money for Valerie's treatment - Vanessa has been working on cleaning our house and painting both bathrooms while we're gone - Sara, Jon, and Mom P. for providing unparalleled support, calls, letters, and advice - and others posting uplifting and encouraging words and pictures... we are lucky indeed.
I knew that there is no way to name everyone and for that I am truly sorry.
But please know that we thank you all and we love you and are full with appreciation for your many kindnesses.
2 comments:
it's pretty obvious you guys are loved all over the country - no small feat my dear friends!
love you two! Lisa
You two are such trojans! How in the world could anyone not love your both?
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