Wednesday, November 25, 2009

Thankful

I have so much to be thankful for this year~

I am thankful that Aviana is still with us and improving with each passing day.

I am thankful for having the most amazing family and friends.

I am thankful for my parents who will drop everything and do whatever is needed to help.

I am thankful for having the best husband a girl could ask for.

I am thankful for Kama, my constant companion.

I am thankful for all of the new friends we have met along the way.

I am thankful that Aviana is here with us to celebrate Thanksgiving.

I am thankful for my Uncle Roger who loves Aviana without end.

I am thankful for my health~ without it I would not be able to care for Aviana to the fullest.

I am thankful for our neighbors~ they are undoubtedly the best in town!

I am thankful for Sgt. Merenda ~ without him our journey would have ended in that moment.

I am thankful for Mark Ross who assisted with Gary.

I am thankful for everyone who responded to the accident that day.

I am thankful for every hospital, doctor, nurse and every single staff member who assisted in saving Aviana.

I am thankful for Kim and Dave Kennedy ~ they single handedly took every bit of financial stress out of our trip to Pennsylvania.

I am thankful for Trina ~ without her guidance in the beginning, I would never have known how to navigate through this ordeal.

I am thankful to be able to spend every day with Aviana.

I am thankful to everyone who came to visit Aviana while she was in the hospital.

I am thankful for all of the meals friends and family cooked for us.

I am thankful for all who have graciously loaned their shoulder for me to cry on.

I am thankful for Bill~ who never hesitates to go way above and so far beyond.

I am thankful to everyone who has taken the time to make Aviana a beautiful gift.

I am thankful to every one who has made a donation to assist us on our journey.

I am thankful for all who know and love Aviana.

I am thankful for all who do not know Aviana, but love her too.

I am thankful for my Uncle Roger and Aunt Rella who will be hand delivering Aviana to us in Pennsylvania.

I am thankful for all of the skilled therapists we have met along the way.

I am thankful to each and every one of you who follow along. Your presence helps me get through the day. I hope all of you have a safe and Happy Thanksgiving!

With love,

4 comments:

  1. We're so grateful that Aviana has been the fighter she is and that's why she is here today! I thank God everyday that Avi is here and that she's getting a little stronger every day. I'm so thankful that you found Avi and were able to give her a wonderful family that is full of love.

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  2. I am so thankful for your strength and encouragement and to have a friend that understands. I hope you have a wonderful Thanksgiving and can't wait to hear about your trip to Pennsylvania!!! We might just have to follow in your footsteps!! Give Aviana a kiss and a hug from all of us at our house!!! Hannah, our 3 year old, saw Avi's picture today and said "My fweind" and I said yes...I'm sure they'd be great fweinds if we lived closer!!! :)

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  3. So many of us look around today and give thanks for the normalcy of our life. You and yours have so much to be thankful for when life has been turned upside down. You are an amazing example of the best someone can be. We are thankful that you still have Avi and that your life is holding together! Happy Thanksgiving!

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  4. You are truly an inspiration for anyone and everyone that is going through a struggle!

    Way to stay positive during the most difficult and emotional times of the year, namely the holidays!!!

    Love you Mama,
    Michelle

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