Like many folks these days, we have a home phone that receives many more calls than are answered as most calls are of the telemarketer / political campaigner sort. But we've been answering more calls this week... and the door... and email as friends and colleagues have been pouring out love and concern.
We have been so grateful for these thoughtful gifts and words of encouragement. They have indeed lifted our spirits and have reminded us that we are not alone in the struggle.
Perhaps the most touching gift of all was the basket full of cards we received from our son's 6th grade class. T started attending a Christian school this year as he and Kym have both recently become Christians and are building deep ties with the faith community. T's class spent a whole period working on cards that included a Bible verse of encouragement. Each one was a cherished reminder of God's love and care for Kym.
To all who have reached out with flowers and words of support and encouragement, thank you! To those who have offered to make food, we're working on that! More later.
For organizing volunteers, e.g. for food, you know about the LotsaHelpingHands site?
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