Special messages...

T+5 and Kimmy is on the mend.  There really isn't much to say about these days post first infusion. I've sent her messages, simple ones "How do you feel today?" and I get back "I feel good. :)"  That makes me happy. 

Here's moms take:
She was fine the first two days without nausea.
The fatigue came in Sat. and more pronounced Sunday.
Worse yesterday and today she feels better.

My dad was out there for 5 days and came home yesterday. It was a good thing he went and I think it's a good thing to have someone hanging around after infusions because when your body says rest, you must rest. That rest is going to be big in helping her get back on track.  A little extra help for Duane to run kids around to parties and sports is a good thing.  

My mom received a special message from someone today and part of my mom's response to her, I believe, has a message for all of us:

"P.S. I appreciate your asking. You do not know how many people stay away because they do not know what to say. I know they care but they do not know how to approach the family."

Sometimes it is hard to reach out when you feel like you just don't have the words. I know I have missed opportunities for that very reason. I'm going to think differently now because I know the act of reaching out in time of need is truly courageous in and of itself. I now ALSO know how reaching out has affected Kimmy in such a positive way. No encouraging words are ever wrong, rather, they are always welcomed and very appreciated. They now come with the understanding of how difficult it may have been to share the words. That makes them all the more special.

So, thank you everyone...for asking questions, and for not being afraid (or even being afraid) to reach out and for sharing your strength and compassion with Kimmy and the family.

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I had the opportunity to work the NFC Championship football game this weekend (shout out to Maria Giannini!) and had a couple of special people send Kimmy some very special messages. (Try to log onto the actual website to see the pictures) www.ournewpink.blogspot.com

Kristin Chenoweth says "Kim, keep smiling!" This woman is priceless and it turns out her mom had the EXACT same thing Kimmy has!  Kristin said "You TELL your sister something for me. You tell her to get rid of them! My mom had a lumpectomy and it came back." So, Kristin is getting her hair and makeup done and I sent that to Kimmy via text. Kimmy's response was "Haha! Awesome! Kristin Chenoweth just told me to get rid of my boobs! How cool is that!"You KNOW I had to read that back to Kristin and the woman was in stitches over the great response.

Kimmy's response to the picture was "OMG! That is the best! Thank you. =) I will!". 

Another (ahem) friend (yeah, I wish!) sent Kimmy this message...

It's hard to read, totally my fault, but so worth the effort. Jimmy Stafford, lead guitar from TRAIN said "Kimmy, kick some tail!" He sends his best, he really did. I don't make those things up.

I think I've now created another mission. Erika is keeping the Shoe Solidarity Movement going and now I'm going to make myself like a Flat Stanley and see who I can get to send Kimmy special messages.  Or, is that more like Where's Waldo? Either way, feel free to join in this mission too!

Support Kristin and Train whenever you can people. They are rockstars in every way.

Love,
Jessie