There are too many individuals to mention here, however we wanted to recognize one person who really stands out in the crowd of many. Marie's good friend Jillian has been an outstanding support to Marie and to our family in so many different ways.
Jillian has thoughtfully prepared and organized many things for Marie which include; being Marie's liason with the school, taking care of all work related requests, contacting Marie's soccer team and landlord (who is dear to Marie), communicating with us about the upcoming golf tournament for Marie, picking up things from Marie's house, organizing greeting cards etc. from the school land community, and even buying an extra pair of jogging pants for someone who needed them.
She does this all with a great spirit and wonderful organization. In many instances she has figured out what we need to do even before it has crossed any of our minds. She does this even though this is one of the busiest times of year for her as a teacher. I know Marie knows she is blessed to have Jillian as a friend. Through this experience, she has also become a great friend of ours as well.
Jillian, for all of the things you have done for us, and for those things that we may ever even know that you have done, thank you! We truly appreciate you and your dedicated friendship to Marie! May we all be so lucky as to have a friend like you when we are in our time of need.
Love,
The Kenneys
Okay, so that did not make me cry! Lol
ReplyDeleteI don't really know what to say other than...that’s what friends do! I really don't need a thank you, though your message is beyond kind! So, thank YOU so much!
You have an absolutely amazing family which I admire greatly! Your love, friendship, and ability to work together as a team with such great ease are characteristics I hope to instil in my children one day (however there is no way I’m having 5! Lol). There is a quote that I read to Laura just the other day that says "God gave us our relatives; thank God we can choose our friends." However I am certain in this case, Marie would still choose you all as her family!
As the thank you says above, there are MANY other people that have extended their thoughts and offers to help Marie, her family and me at this time who deserve thanks. So I want to point out, though I may be seen as a front-line helper there are also several other people that deserve thanks, to name a FEW; Marcy and Scott Winkelman, Jenn, Nicole, Krista B., Cheryl, The Kosen’s, Rita, Michelle M., Laura H. and Veronika- I thank you so much!
I have definitely learnt one thing throughout this rocky road Marie is going through, though you may think you are alone in life at times… that thought is far from the truth!
Thank you once again to my new extended family- the Kenney’s!
“A true friend is the most precious of all possessions and the one we take the least thought about acquiring.”
and another special thank you for all your help to Kim Doe and kindness Kimberly!
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