Where would we be without friends and family.? I have this wonderful pic on my screensaver - one showing ALL the family at our end of summer jaunt to Pauanui - all 14 of us, plus 1 to to come in late Sept. our prayer is we'll be around to see this one born, get to hold it, get to see the look of wonder in its eyes, the eyes of mum and dad, keep praying with us this prayer becomes reality.
But even if not, lets thank God for a wonderful journey. we've been given over a year more than we were told at our first diagnosis back in Jan 2011, so thats how we are living it - one day at a time.
So we love getting those texts, those emails,those phone calls, those personal calls which offer so much comfort, support and encouragement. Not to forget those who come around to help us out on a practical level, cleaning cars, doing lawns, leaving meals - you guys are the true 'salt of the earth', and how blessed we are to have you in our lives!
Forgive us if we don't get around to answering all these txts etc, but believe me, they are so all very much appreciated, and as the old song says 'dont get around much anymore', well, we don't! Fay has become my chauffeur now (as well as everything else). We spent a weekend at at Pauanui recently, as our 'farewell trip' to our home away from home, very precious, very emotional,
Love you guys, so keep hanging in there with us, The cocktail of drugs i'm on is a pretty hard regime, and i can feel its effects daily, but one thing is for sure, I'm not giving up.Neither should you.
Please pass on my love to Fay...as Bill's chauffeur and full time caregiver I identify. Murray, we have memories of our one and only ride in a limousine, chauffeured by a very, dapper, charming gentleman. "Thanks for The Memory"
ReplyDeleteI would love to give some practical help, however, distance prohibits, Texas is kind of far. Keeping you in our prayers as you keep the Faith, and try to keep your pain level at bay with your cocktails ! Margaret & Bill
Dear Murray and Fay,
ReplyDeleteIt is great to be part of the family - our recent visits have been inspirational for us and we hope, helpful for you.
Thanks for your wise words and gratitude - we have done very little, really. Time with you is precious Murray and Fay; we treasure it always.
Love and best wishes, Lawrence and Rosalie.