So Thankful

Have I mentioned how grateful we all are for all of the meals people have been bringing to us?  I feel guilty about it, because some days I feel pretty okay.  Other days, I really do not.  And sometimes that is hard to predict.  Regardless, not having to worry about what is for dinner and how it is going to get to the table (who is going to make it) has been such a stress-saver.  And, this is a really huge thing.

I live a relatively stressful life, being the mom of four active, relatively young kids.  Two of the four not only are still completely dependent on Matt and I for just about everything (getting a cup of water, wiping their bottom, etc.), but those two also have dairy and egg allergies, which makes life just that much more complicated. The older two are more independent - they can dress themselves and get their own cups of water (for the most part), but they have the added fun of coming home each day with homework, and they have after-school activities and before school activities.  It is not like they can make it through the day without some help from Matt and I.  And, they all need attention, love, care, all of the time.

And, I have been trying very hard to keep my stress levels to a minimum.  To keep my body rested and my mind positive.  I know these things will help to fight off the cancer.  I truly believe that all of the delicious, healthy, lovingly prepared meals we are receiving has been a major part of the reason why I am doing so well.  If I had to think about dinner each day, my stress levels would be so much higher as I tried to cook, pay attention to the kids, and stay healthy/well-rested...and that would only be on the days I feel good. There are generally one to two days each week that I get a stomachache and don't feel like eating much at all.  On those days, I wouldn't even have the energy to cook, regardless.

So, thank you all SO, SO much for taking such good care of us.  We are incredibly grateful!

Look at this meal the Burzinskis brought us yesterday!

And, I so wish I had taken a photo of the meal the Brandels brought us on Monday.  Ham, cheesy potatoes, cinnamon apples, rice and broccoli, rolls, oh my!  It was SO good!  I eat in my room on Mondays after Chemo (because the Benadryl makes me kind of sleepy-drunk), so I didn't think to take a picture.  I wish I had.

Thank you, thank you, thank you all.  And, thank you to everyone who has sent us gift cards as well!  We use those on the weekends a lot and that has kept the stress levels down as well.  You are all so amazing! Thank you!