Beef and Beer

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Wow!!! What a turn out! I had an awesome night and have never seen so many people jammed in such a small space!!! Early in the night some one walked up to me and we started talking and something was said about a mask... guess who that was. RANDY!!! I was SOOOOO excited to FINALLY meet a fellow chemo-sabi (as jess calls us) in person! I was so happy he was there. Unfortunately he could not stay long, he is still recovering from his BMT, and big crowds arent the best idea. But I was thrilled he could make it and I'm so happy we were all finally together! Thanks so much for coming! Then I got to meet some other AWESOME people. Shelby's family was all there. It was really great. The support of them being there was awesome. They are such great people, so strong, so happy, and soooo supportive. It was just an honor and a total thrill to meet them finally... I even got to meet Haley and Justin!! Pictures were taken with ALL of us, so they will def be on the site. And stinky Jess was there... haha!!! MY SISTER JESSICA WAS THERE!!! looking dead sexy too. (I'm not the only sick girl!! haha) So finally we were all together, out of the hospital taking pictures and hanging out like normal people. It was great. So I made the rounds and saw so many people... family, friends, teachers, coaches, new faces, faces I have not seen FOREVER, and of course fellow fighters, survivors, and those just there for support. It was just really an awesome night. And I am so happy that I was actually able to go. My softball girls from college made it down!!! They are ranked 5th in the nation!! GO RU!!! And my bike group from school RODE down in the freezing cold. Thanks guys! I even had a surprise visit from some one I didnt expect and it was great to see him. And then later in the evening one of my favorite people ever walked in... my nurse LARI!!!! With her famous sister... not only an AC cop, but also an actress..haha! So then Jess (also one of lari's patients), lari, our famous officer, and I all sat around talking... outside of Cooper as Jess kept pointing out. I just really cant stress how great it was to see everyone. The girls had a good time dancing and drinking "soda." And I think I even saw Johnny Greene dancing to some country music. We took some pictures of some people, and filled about 4 cameras for me. I met a lot of new people and was also introduced to a few cancer survivors. Everyone was great and I am so happy I was able to see you all. Thanks so much guys for everything. Kristen for arranging the whole thing, my sisters for helping out, ALL THOSE THAT DONATED, Michaels for holding it, everyone for your support, your prayers, DRIVING down to see me, those that didnt make it but still bought tickets, and everyone else for anything and everything I did not mention. So now I am home laying in bed debating whether or not I should join "the gang" for some late night snacking at Mr. D's. But I think I may have to decline cause I am BEAT, not to mention my feet are Killing me! So other than a poor choice in shoes (i'm sure every girl is complaining about that tonight) the night was a great night. I feel like I am leaving so much out. Tonight was just awesome!!! I hope you were all able to see the pictures I put together, and were able to either run into me or one of my family members. THANKS FOR EVERYTHING!!! But please never forget to keep the prayers.... Jess, Randy, The Richter and Ruark families, Mullhollands, Mikey O, and me!! And hopefully this summer you'll see us all laying on the beach having kicked cancer's a--! Mare, I KNOW you had a good time! haha. And I def did also! Well, I'm exhausted so I'll see you all again soon. thanks again!!! Its just amazing to see the kind of support not only I have, but everyone else that is battling along with me is graced with as well. I love my fellow chemo-sabies... Night Everyone!!!
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