People always say to me I don't know how you do it. You're so strong. But the truth is, you go into survival mode. You do what you have to do to get things done and take care of your child and family, regardless of how you feel or the cost. We've been very fortunate to be able to heavily rely on family and friends for support. Every one of you, our family, friends, and people in the community have lifted us up and carried us through the last 3 years. I can Picture the 4 of us kind of crowd surfing on all of your thoughts and prayers, just rolling over all the crappy stuff. That is how you get through it, and when you get to see it in physical form, it is truly overwhelming.
On October 1st, our family, friends and community came together and had a fundraiser to help us with costs we have incurred and continue to incur due to Philip's illness. It was amazing to say the least. We are so lucky to have everyone of you in our lives. The amount of people who came out and donated, to the friends, family and businesses who donated goods and services, it was truly a beautiful day.
We can't thank everyone enough. Know that we don't take a single thing for granted and all the help and donations are deeply appreciated. Know that we count our blessing every day.
Philip had an amazing day running around, playing with new friends, meeting new people. Watching him be able to run and play and have so much fun fills my heart with so much joy, its hard to keep it from spilling out of my eyes half the time. He loves life and is doing good. He loves school and looks forward to going. We are still trying to get his anti rejection levels back where they need to be but we are on the right track.
I want to say a special thanks to my sister for all of her hard work on the fundraiser and for always being there for me the last three years. Always by side and I definitely couldn't have gotten through a lot of stuff without her. And if we didn't get to thank anyone personally for coming, I apologize.
Massapequa is an amazing place to live and we are very fortunate that so many people in the community showed their support.
Special Thanks to The Heather Pendergast Fund, Massapequa Fire Dept., FDNY 138/289, Anne Marie Roth, Stacey Shortell, Beth Collins, Joe Maneri, Our families, friends and so many businesses in the community who donated. Please consider patronizing them while out and about.
Thank you again!!!
http://www.heathersfund.org
