Thankful

When people ask me about Patrick's cancer diagnosis I typically end it the story the same way. "We are lucky and we are thankful." Some people have certainly responded to that with shock. But that's exactly what we are. We are thankful. 

We are thankful that Patrick was seen in an Emergency Room that listened to his symptoms and realized it was something serious. Many families are brushed off which delays diagnosis. 

We are thankful for the nurses, doctors, child life staff, and everyone else that made sure  that Patrick was not only cared for medically, but also socially and emotionally. 

We are thankful to all of the people that reached out to offer assistance. 

I could go on, the list is quite long. 

So, why do I bring this up now. Well, we are heading into November. Over the past few years we have seen people head to social media to say what they are thankful for every day. I think it's great, we have done it as well. This year we are doing something different. 

Yes, we will still post what we are thankful for, because the list continues to get longer. 

this year I would like to also share other organizations that are in need of assistance. Most of these will be organizations that accept hand crafted items, though some may just be there for good measure. 

If you have an organization to suggest, please feel free to let me know. I'd be happy to add them to our posts.