Friday - And LOTS of Weekend Events

It’s FRIDAY!       Not that this really means much when the hospital walls (or inside of trailer) are all you get to look at or a hospital bed is all you have to lay in all day.  But, nonetheless, it is Friday.

Rebekah had a rough night.  Yesterday we took her off of her narcotic patch and she is going through some pretty tough withdrawals.  She is throwing up and shivering/shaking quite a bit and it is not related to being cold.  It’s a good thing to be working to get off the pain medications but very difficult for someone who has become dependent on them.  

On a good note, Rebekah has a date on Sunday.  Assuming she is well enough she has been asked to join Lance Armstrong, as an honored guest, at a fundraiser bike ride put on by his foundation and Nike.  Rebekah gets to ride the ride on a “Taxi” bicycle and be honored throughout the days festivities.  Check out more information on the ride by clicking HERE.

In addition to this, friend Christine is walking in the 4 Paws For a Cure dog walk tomorrow, Saturday.  Christine is walking in honor/support of Rebekah and will be wearing her picture, and handing out cards and bracelets.  THANKS Christine! I have to tell you that when Christine first asked for a picture and some support materials for this walk it took me two days to even be able to get back to her.  I was so emotional that even reading her email saying she wanted to do this made me cry so hard I could not type.  Even now I am in tears as I write this.  

The pain of all of this is difficult and makes us cry.  But what makes us cry even more, but of joy, is the support we receive from so many of you.  We could not have made it this far without it.  Thank you all.