Finally! Pictures from the party!

If I ever thought my children were a challenge when they were young - you ought to see them now! They are forever trying to outdo themselves with kindnesses and service to their Mom. Once again, they brought me to tears by throwing an anniversary party just for the simple fact that I survived cancer for a year when I wasn't supposed to. Big deal - thousands of people do it all the time!

BUT, as usual, they were right and I was wrong because it was a wonderful, beautiful evening and a chance for me to thank in person so many people for their love and support and prayers over the last year. (Something I couldn't have done at a funeral). A time to celebrate friendships with those I hadn't seen in so long - and my children totally outdid themselves with decorations (it was like a wedding reception!) and other fun things as you can see in the slideshow. Kudos to a great team who pulled this off in a week: Steve, Heidi, David, Rachel, John, Rebecca, Kathie, Paul, Jennie & Wes and to the grandkids who helped too!

Thank you to all who came and helped make it such a special evening - thank you for your faith and prayers, thank you for your support and strength - thank you for the wonderful memories! I love you all! My life is richer because of each of you - especially my children, Kent, Mike, Scott, Heidi, David, John, Kathie, Wendy, Jennie, Jeff, their companions and each and every one of my 32 grandchildren!!