Generous

First, I have to share with you about a special, generous event that has been planned for our family. On Monday, November 7th, Michael's on Naples in Long Beach is generously donating 50% of all sales (including alcohol) to our family. The money raised will be used towards our mounting medical bills.

For once, I am at a loss for words. Admittedly, the concept of needing help makes me uncomfortable. It is not that I am too proud or above accepting help...please know that is not the case. It is difficult for two reasons. First, I have always been "the person" who does for others, so it is odd to be on the receiving end. Second, the bills, and this fundraiser, are a real, in-my-face reminder of the reality of how long Liz has been sick and how we are still in the thick of her being unwell.....

Having said that, I am also at a loss for words to express how touched I am and how grateful I feel at the thought of anyone wanting to help us.

Jamie was my best friend through our awesome (if there was an italic to note sarcasm, I would use it for that word, here)years. I will leave out details, but it is easy to say that through a tragedy J went through in high school, our friendship became more like a sisterhood. I love her just as I love Megan and I would do anything for her. Though our lives have become drastically different over the years, time and space doesn't change the love of a sisterhood friendship. And so, Jamie has come alongside my family now, wanting to help us in some way. In an act of kindness, she and her partner, Kemery, have been working to put this fundraiser together.
So, if you are in Long Beach and want to join us, please mark your calendar for the evening of November 7th. I will post the beautiful invite with more information soon.

Elizabeth tried school yesterday. I accompanied her so that I could be there if she needed me. She wanted to try the school day so that she could do a presentation in class, make up a few tests she'd missed, and more importantly, have her picture taken. This girl won't miss a School Picture Day or photo-op no matter how sick she is!
She only lasted an hour and a half, but we'll consider that a success.
She is feeling worse now than she was late last week, so we don't know if she's caught the horrible cold Kate has, on-top of her sinus infection. Her pediatrician called last night to check on her and talked with me about Infectious Disease wanting to run some studies on her to find a specific reason why her immunity is not working as it should. She has literally been sick for months both with the CDiff and viral or bacterial respiratory stuff. Anyway, we have an appointment with the Infectious Disease doctors tomorrow afternoon. I am nervous they may admit her given how she is getting worse, but it is my birthday tomorrow and really, how can they admit her on my birthday?! : ) It is a good enough reason to keep her home, I think!

I appreciate you all for continuing to read this and continuing to care about us. Thank you!