Friday THANKS!

Hey Folks,

I had my first ever ANONYMOUS donation yesterday, so whoever you are, THANK YOU! I really appreciate all donations, large and small, aknowledged or anonymous.

It was really fun to check the mail yesterday; I had a mailbox full of checks! First one I opened was my PAPA, MELVIN POLK. He's my Dad's Dad, and he's the coolest. Also in the family category, my Godparents, AUNT BETTY & UNCLE BILL STRINGFELLOW mailed in a donation. I have the best Godparents in the whole world. And Pat's parents, RICH & SARA MURRAY also stuck a check in the mail- I feel like I got really lucky in the In Laws department- I'd hang out with the Murrays even if they weren't my new relatives. They are absolutely wonderful. Thanks so much to all of ya'll!

I also got a check in the mail from DONALD & CATHY ESTES, long time friends of my Mom & my Aunt Marsha from growing up in Natchez, MS. Thanks ESTES'!

If you're thinking about donating but would prefer to send me a check, just shoot me an email and I'll send you my address. Checks should be made out to Leukemia & Lymphoma Society.

My long lost Camp Allen Sr. Staff friend JEN BUTLER (formerly Houston) contributed to the cause. Jen & I found each other on Facebook, which is one of my new favorite things. Great way to reconnect with folks I haven't seen in years. Jen has become a marathon runner since the last time I saw her and has offered me quite a bit of encouragement in my Journey. Thanks JEN, for both the kind words and the donation. I will be needing lots of both in the coming months, and I appreciate your gift of both!

Finally, I need to once again thank BRIANA CARMAN for passing on my website to friends of hers. Her dear friend SABRINA SMITH, who I had the pleasure of getting to know last summer when we were both bridesmaids in Briana's wedding sent in a donation this morning. So spread the word, folks! Every bit helps! Thanks so much SABRINA! Come visit us in Cali soon!