Holy Moley

They say that true friends are with you through thick and thin and over the last six months we have definitely seen how many true friends we have. Not that we didn't know that we had good friends before Brooklyn was diagnosed, but it has been especially apparent to us during these crazy days we are experiencing now. We received so many cards and gifts in those first few weeks, it all is kind of a blur now - we were in such a state of shock and learning and adjusting that I don't think we really realized what was going on. Then when our friends planned the event at the winery, it was so amazing. We had friends fly in from all over just to show us their support and it meant so much to us then and it still does today. Now, next Monday is the tournament that more friends have set up to help support Brooklyn through these few years. I know how much work it takes to put on a tournament, and the fact that people are taking time out of their busy schedules to plan something for us is so incredibly touching. It is hard for me to accept help; I would much rather be the one planning this event for someone else. But it is such a testament to how truly blessed we are to have such amazing people in our lives. I am also so excited that Steve Holy is coming out to put on a concert after the tournament. We have never met him, but he is a friend of one of our friends and said he would be happy to come out to play for the event. We are so grateful and thankful that Steve would offer to come out to the golf course for such a small event. He is a very popular country star who has had two #1 hits and we love his music! I know it is hard to get out on a Monday night, and a lot of the schools in our area are starting that day, but if you can make it out Monday night, I know it will be a really fun time! The love and support that we have felt from family and friends throughout this diagnosis has made me realize how lucky we are and know that other families that are going through this exact same thing don't have the amazing support system that we have had. I don't know in what fashion or exact way yet, but in the future, I would like to help other families that have children going through treatment. Donating presents for the kids, putting together helpful information packets for parents, making of list of things they will need, or just visiting the hospital and playing with sick kids, I know that some or all of these things are things I want to do someday. I know that right now we have a lot going on so I probably don't need to take on something else right yet, but I would love to help people feel supported throughout the scary time they are going through with their child the way that we have. Thank you all for your continued prayers, messages and support. We are truly grateful.