Thank you to Peter, mom and dad, kids

Over the course of the last 2 weeks since the surgery my husband Peter has been critical to my getting to and surviving the surgery. He has driven me to appointments, to Portland, stayed up all night through out pain and to give medications. He has produced meals, cleaned house, talked to doctors, rubbed my back and done just about everything you could think of to support me through this process. He has been there since the diagnosis in October but the last 2 weeks really stand out as a commitment to love and kindness. Thank you Peter.

My parents have been daily companions on the phone, through cards, flowers and gifts and through getting huge numbers of people to pray for me through their church and friends churches.  They stayed in Portland helping for about a week of the surgery time. Unfortunately dad went into the hospital with pneumonia shortly after their time supporting me. Happily he is now home recovering well. We have grown even closer during this time of continued support. Thank you mom and dad.

Thank you to Thaddeus and Jessica for coming to Portland, calling, visiting and supporting me.

I love all of you. Caryn