In actuality, I could've sworn I posted this. But, I think what probably happened is that I wrote the post in my head, while not-sleeping one night, and then thought I had done it when I hadn't. Sigh.
Okay, so here is the actual awesomeness:
Matt's Aunt Tricia sent us this beautiful blanket (like two weeks ago now!) all the way from Nevada. Not an easy feat. Aunt Tricia, I don't think you know this, but Kyrie just adores animal prints. She wrapped it around herself immediately upon my taking it out of the box.
On the same day we received Aunt Tricia's blanket, we were at the hospital waiting to see my Oncologist (before Chemo) when my surgeon, Amanda Kong, came in. She had a huge bag and a big smile. Apparently, she has a patient who travels all the way from Chicago to drop off prayer blankets for her to give to her other patients. Just that day she had dropped one off and had told Amanda to give it to someone "special". Amanda turned to the nurse who was with her and said, "I know who I want to give it to." Just as the nurse said, "Oh! I know who should have it." They counted to three and Amanda said, "The Kons family." The nurse said, "That family with four kids!" And that's when they found out we were actually right there waiting to see Dr. Cheng. She was very excited to give it to me and explained this whole story to me. I, indeed, felt very special. Thank you, Dr. Kong and patient!
And now, I have to further explain why my children are wearing them. I have received a number of blankets over the past month and love each and every one of them. But, there is only so many blankets you can snuggle into on the couch. When Aunt Tricia's arrived and I saw those animal prints, I just knew Kyrie would love it. And, when this one with pink ribbons all over came home with us, I just knew it was made for Lariska. You see, my girls need prayers, too. They are dealing with a tired Mommy who sometimes doesn't show up for breakfast or dinner, but instead goes back to sleep or stays in bed to watch some TV. They understand more than the boys do, they ask questions, they feel the concern of others, they know this is bigger than they comprehend. I knew when these two blankets arrived in our home on the same day, that I would give them to my girls, so that they could feel your love and prayers, too. So, Kyrie and Lariska have them on their beds. And, they just love them. Thank you.
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