Blessings & thanks

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As Bobby and I prepare to fly to Stanford tomorrow, we are so so grateful to God for placing amazing friends and family in our lives who have just surrounded us with love and support.  I won't likely have the opportunity to write personal notes for a bit, but I did want to take a moment to say thank you here on the blog. 

Mahalo to everyone who has been and continues to pray for us.  The power of prayer is profound and your support and love have kept us hopeful and focused on God and His plan for us rather than on the uncertainly and fear of the unknown.  Your emails, texts and cards are so appreciated!

To my amazing friends who are like sisters to me...Jo & Stacie...you guys have always been there for me, and this time around is no different.  From working with Lori to set up a meal train and other ways for people to show their support, to talking with me on the phone, to straight up launching a full IG stories support campaign on my behalf, I will never really be able to thank you enough.  But I hope you both know how much I love you and appreciate you.  

To all of Stacie's friends and family who don't even know me, but have been so generous and supportive, Bobby & I thank you from the bottom of our hearts.  Please know how much this means to us and that in the future, we will pay it forward and hopefully make others feel as loved an supported as you have made us feel.

To all who have signed up/donated/etc on the meal train...thank you, thank you, thank you.  Knowing my boys and my dad will be supported while we are away gives me peace of mind that is absolutely priceless!  And to the Youngs, Miyagawas, Kims and Uncle Glenn & Aunty Lydia --  Mahalo for helping with the boys.  I know dad, James & Jacob have the best support system in the world!  

To my boss, Mary, and my team...you guys have been there with me and for me through a mind boggling 4 medical leaves...two maternity leaves, once for heart surgery and now this.  I know that each one meant that you guys had to work even harder to keep the project on track, yet you have never been anything other that 100% supportive.  I cannot tell you what a privilege it is to work with you all.

And to my family, who has mobilized support, canceled travel plans, rearranged schedules and put life on hold for me time and time again.  You guys are my rock and I am so lucky to be a part of this family.

We leave tomorrow afternoon and will continue to post updates from California.  We love you all!



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