Thank you.

Y’all?! Andrew and I are completely overwhelmed by the far-reaching tentacles of our support system. So many of you have already shared Cara’s story and offered your support. Your prayers and financial gifts are incredibly humbling to us. We are grateful beyond words. Though we are blessed to have insurance, the mounting travel costs and out-of-pocket expenses have been a source of anxiety for us on a very tight budget. Being able to focus more on Cara and her surgery and recovery is a gift I don’t know how to say thank you for. “Thank you” doesn’t seem sufficient, but thank you.

We are eager to “pay it forward” and already have plans to do so.

Yesterday, we were in Columbia for Cara’s pre-op appointments. As usual, she was a rockstar. She smiled and laughed the entire time we talked through the operation with the surgical team, signed our liability releases, and discussed logistical plans. As usual, the surgeons bolstered our confidence in them as they patiently answered our questions. We rewarded Cara with her first taste of BBQ on the way home, which she very much appreciated. 

 

Though I don’t know how I’m going to walk away from her that morning, I think we’re just ready to get the thing over with. We want to be “on the other side,” recovering and marveling at her resilience and spirit.

Thank you for your continued prayers, and thank you for blessing us with your love.