Wednesday, October 13, 2010

Proof that there is no bottom to the well of human generosity!

Earlier this afternoon, Amy, Joanne, and Maizie stopped by to deliver a set of meals from the well-known Tamarac Middle School club, Kid's Care (or should it be Kid's Kare?).

I'm sure everyone is aware that favors and gifts of this sort are extremely helpful to those facing difficulties. But no one who has not been the beneficiary of such generosity can ever fully appreciate what they mean. For the sick to overcome the friction and isolation generated by their affliction, a sometimes superhuman effort must be expended. Gaps can appear in their care, and a malaise can set in that makes their handicap seem all the more insurmountable.

Thanks to the support and affection of our friends, that depressing scenario has never shown itself in our household.

We are incredibly obliged to the advisors of Kid's Care for this miracle: Jamie, Sue,and Amy. And who can ever forget the Kid's Care chefs, whose talents proved to rival those of world-famous chefs in five-star New York City restaurants: Ryan, Cassy, Dillon, Sydney, Jaden, Ingrid, Tianna, Adam, Sarah, and Michael.

Thanks to Tom & Judy F. who sent two wonderful Books on Tapes to help us pass the time on our many drives to appointments and treatments!

At the same time, I'm reminded of the many generous people who have driven all this way to deliver meals and food to us across these many months, sometimes more than once! We continue to be indebted to Donna VZ, Beth, Lindsay, Linda D., Linda & Bill, Laura H., Nancy & Ralph, Terri, Patti, Sue, Val, Colleen & Paul, Therese & Ben, Regina & Bob, Nancy P, Jen & Matt, Marsha & Scott, Ann & Sandy, and many others. To this list we must add our thanks to those who contributed gift certificates for meals out, and for coffee, all of which provided fuel for our journey through this ordeal.

Each gift was a miracle, each giver a miracle worker.