Monday, May 2, 2011
THANK YOU!!!!!
I am so apprehensive to even post anything right now because I am SO overwhelmed with emotion. To all of you who donated, danced, helped or just came to support us at "Dancing 4 Dylan"... THANK YOU. THANK YOU. THANK YOU. What an amazing event. It was unlike anything I have ever experienced before. I am staring blankly at my screen because I don't even know how to begin to thank everyone. I (meaning my entire family, I just happen to be typing! :)) will be eternally grateful to everyone. I mean everyone. The turnout was 100 times what I expected and I am so completely overwhelmed. That is literally the only word I can come up with!!! This night will be burned into my brain forever! It was my 8th favorite event of my life! (Obviously my children and my marriage coming in as the top 7!) If there is anything to be learned from this experience it is, no matter how dark a situation may seem, there is always a light to be found. I don't know if this makes any sense because I am pretty sure I just made that up... But I am thankful for this trial. Not thankful for the fact that my child has to suffer and has to go through this because I wouldn't wish it on a soul- But it is SO amazing to see the goodness that is out there! I (once again, meaning WE) have never, in all of our lives combined, felt such an outpouring of love. Thank you for sharing this journey with us. We know how hard it is to make yourself vulnerable when you get close to our situation because there is much sadness involved. But there is SO much goodness and love too! Thank you again to all of you who have chosen to be a part of this experience with us. We are all eternally connected. I hope that someday soon we will be able to pay forward the love, kindness and support that has been shown to us. :)
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I was not there last night, but my daughter was. She was so emotional when she got home. She has a special connection, it hit her close to home. See last mother's day I lost my 8 yr old son to cancer(neuroblastoma) I understand how you feel. These are the same feelings that I, too, have felt. It is amazing that these little people can inspire so many people. It is the worst of times and the best of times, in a weird way. Family and friends have never felt closer. It is awe-inspiring. If you ever need to talk, I know we are strangers, I am here. We understand each other in a way that no one else can, no matter how hard they try. My name is Amanda. My email is: carmanda@digis.net. Maybe that will make it easier to contact me. I am truly sorry that you and your family have this trial. I would not wish it on anyone. but if there is anything that I can do please, don't hesitate to contact me. I want to help and if it's just moral support that I can give, that would mean the world to me. Just know that your and your sweet little boy andd family are not alone, in a world of so much bad, We are surrounded by love. I admire how open you are with your feelings and wish you only the best.
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ReplyDeleteOur family was so touched and moved by the event last night. Dylan has impacted so many of us and taught us! Thankyou for allowing us to feel in a way we haven't quite before. The outpouring of love and concern by so many was inspirational. We will pray for all of you every day. Love, The Hurds.
Mandy- It was such an amazing night - my eyes filled up with tears as I pulled into the parking lot and got one of the last spots on the last row! Your family is so loved! It just reminds me that there are so many good people in this horribly bad world and you are so blessed to know so many of them and have all of the support you do through this very hard time! It was such a great feeling there!
ReplyDeleteMandy~ I just saw on your facebook the pictures from the dance and have now read all through your family blog and the experiences you are going through with Dylan. My heart breaks for the pain you, Ryan and the kids are going through. Know that your family is in our prayers. Love and hugs to you!!
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