I am so loved.

On Saturday, about 9am, my doorbell rings...
Seriously?!
I am out of bed...barely...
In my robe, hiding the pajamas underneath that don't fit at all...
Hair a mess, no make-up, and a slight headache.
Picture that.

I carefully open the door, without even looking out the window next to the door. There stands a nice delivery man, holding this:An Edible Arrangement! I still have no idea who was sweet enough to send this to me- I just kindly thank him- I am sure he is happy to be out of my sight as well...and head to the kitchen.
The girls are giddy with excitement- as well as I am- how nice to have a delivery of this wonderful treat at my door on a cold, snowy Saturday morning!

Inside is a card from my dear friend, Allison, Alex's 1st and 3rd grade teacher, and a colleague who I subbed for last year....she had just read my blog, and didn't know I had been sick...I hadn't gotten around to telling most of my staff friends that I had resigned, so she didn't know. How thoughtful- I just cried....

I have the best friends...I truly do...my family calls regularly to check on me- my father in law every couple of days- it has been so nice and wonderful. I am beginning to feel better- this new dosage is doing something...I am hopeful about it continuing. I have a blood draw tomorrow to see if it will last for a while longer. I am not symptom free by any means, but able to do day to day tasks a little easier.

I am so very grateful for all the thoughts and prayers you have all sent my way- I feel them- I really truly do. A very special thank you to Allison for this delight- it lasted about 10 minutes, by the way- it was heaven sent! The chocolate covered strawberries were divine, and there are few things I love more than fresh pineapple- and how cute are they?!
Here is a closer look:This brightened my day, and certainly my week and perhaps the whole month- it's amazing how simple things can change things! SO thankful, SO grateful, SO blessed, SO loved. I love you too!