Friday, April 18, 2008

My Support System

I feel so blessed to have the family and friends that I have. I wish everyone who experienced a cancer diagnosis had the same outpouring of love and caring that I've already received. My family and friends call often and are constantly asking what they can do to help. My husband is the BEST ever. I knew I'd always be in good hands with him when I watched him care for his mother during her illness. He is the most loyal man I have ever known, and I feel so blessed to be married to him. My ten year old is as sweet as can be, and my step-daughters and sister-in-law are there for me everyday.

My management and co-workers have said they are willing to help in any way they can, and that means so much. (Being on the Space Shuttle team is like being a part of a huge family.) I've gotten calls from friends I've been out of touch with, and I've received gifts from people I've never met. A few of my family and friends have cried when I talk to them, and I assure them I will be fine. (Cuz I will be, darn it. It is just so!)

What can anyone do to help? Hmmmmmm..... How about some cute nicknames when my hair is gone... names that say one thing, but mean another... like "Cutie" (hidden meaning: cue-ball head), or"Birdie" (hidden meaning: bald eagle). Or you can give me the nickname, and let me guess the hidden meaning. :-)

2 comments:

Anonymous said...

I am the testament for my sisters family and how they are there for her in everyway possible. Her husband is the most dedicated man I have ever met and his children and sister just absolutley wonderful. My sister is very blessed to have the friends and family she does. Clayton should be given best man, husband, father, and brother of the Year award.

Sandy said...

Wow Terri - That was really sweet of you. I agree about the husband / father / brother of the year award. He is simply THE BEST. And so are you, my sweet sis. Love ya lots! - Sandy