Astounding generosity of friendship

This journey has opened my mind and heart to the astounding generosity of friendship.  I have mentioned all that have helped me get to my appointments in Rochester, to whom I am grateful.   As a teacher of 650+ students, fellow teachers, students and parents have been so supportive.  I'very received home-harvested honey,  notes of encouragement, gas cards, and hand-knitted hats.  It has all given me the energy to continue the fight. 

Thus past weekend, my dearest friend made the trip from Iowa to get me all set for the upcoming treatment.  Here we are in healthier times, after completing a color run

We spent the whole weekend shopping

Prepping.  This is one side of our game plan:

And freezing over 20 freezer meals:

She has helped our family be prepared for those upcoming times when I may not feel like cooking.  It is such a comfort to know that is ready!  If you have any interest, here is the Pinterest board with the recipes:  http://pin.it/vRyy64K

And to top it all off, she helped me wash windows and weed the garden before she went home!  

Her willingness to happily do so much, is a testament to her generous spirit.  And, is an inspiration to me.  Laura, I couldn't do this without you, even without the freezer meals.

As the song says:  "I get by with a little help from my friends..."