08/21/2023
Iām so glad we got the chance to congratulate Cheron, many of you may not know that she was with us that day. Iāll never be able to apologize enough and I canāt tell you how horrible I feel still for what she arrived too. Iām grateful for the understanding and support she has always shown us. ļæ¼Iāve been meaning to post this for a while, but just never feel like Iām finished. Iāve decided to post what I have so far, I donāt usually put things up before Iām finished but ļæ¼this is very important to me.
Not a day goes by I donāt think of every single person on Team Mali. Winter is just around the corner š The frost has returned and as I grabbed my scraper, I was so thankful for Rob. For all the love and support he gave our family. From taking the best care of our handsome hero, to watching out after all of us- even the cats miss him š„ŗ Bo Bo is still in the habit of sitting at the door after the sun sets and watches for his car nightly š Iām with him, I miss him having āguys nightā in with Mali on the nights we had soccer games š I hated giving up my date nights with my little man, but I was always grateful when Rob cared for him on the evenings I had to.
Miss Tracy was a tremendous gain to our team also. I really have to fight the sadness I feel for the interruption of her care. As with Mali, we didnāt get enough time together, which is so disappointing because of the remarkable support she brought to our home. Iām so grateful for her contribution, the kindness and patience she showed us- even in my most stressful and overwhelming times. I still have a Dr Pepper in the refrigerator with her name on itš
š„ŗš Iām working on getting strong enough to sit together some day so we can look back at these amazing moments that we shared.. š„ŗšš¼
On some of the hardest days, I come home and wrap myself in a beautiful blanket that reminds me, āMali is a warriorā and it helps. I just hope our amazing Kristy is doing well. I pray whoever is lucky enough to have her appreciates what they have. That woman really deserves much more credit than she gets and we miss her tremendously. Iāll never be able to thank her enough, after the equipment failure we hadā¦ Iāll never forget her saving my sonās life right before my eyes. Thank God we didnāt have to go through this any sooner, I canāt imagine..š
Speaking of under appreciated, I really hope whoever has our first Christie is grateful, too. One of the original nurses that began TEAM Mali, (once I finally admitted we needed overnight nursingš
š“) this inspirational woman helped teach me so much. Always making sure to provide quality care for my guy; but more than that, sheās one of the best providers Iāve ever come across because of the extent she contributes to the entire home. Weāre blessed to have had her walk through all of this with us, I mean ALL of it š„ŗššš¼ I canāt say Iāve ever known nursing duties to include officiating services, but thatās the kind of care weāve been privileged to have š„¹
As fantastic as our nighttime team has always been; one of the things I miss the most are the mornings. Especially after I drop my little bear off, when I return home. I was always so relieved and grateful to see Miss Mary pulling up, ready to start the day with us and excited to hear how fantastic our guy did overnight. I didnāt realize how much that moment meant to me, I took for granted the pride and satisfaction I felt when I always had wonderful news for her.. šI miss the conversations we had, the daily reassurance of someone with shared views and beliefs. Weāve always been so fortunate to have such love and support.
I know this is a long one, and I apologize. From where I sit, my gratitude is still so understated and abbreviated. But I know it always will be with the depth of appreciation I have for every one of these individuals. I hope you all see this, I wish I could convey to all of you exceptional humans, you are a measure of blessing that there are not words for. I pray you all have as much love and support as you have provided us over the years and that each of you are blessed to work where you are needed the most. I hope youāre all where you are needed the most, where you know what a difference you make. My entire life is forever changed because of you. Without the assistance that you each so compassionately provided, I wouldnāt have so many of these beautiful memories to reflect on. I wouldnāt have parts that keep me going, I canāt imagine what we wouldāve done without you.
Thereās still more to come, this is just the front line. We deeply appreciate every single person that has shared our journey, together. We are all team, Mali. I know he would want it that way. Even if he canāt be with us, I know he would want us to stick together..ššš¼ especially in times like this. When we need each other the most. Itās not easy thatās for sure. I appreciate those who have asked where to donate, Iām humbled by your compassion and generosity. ļæ¼ All of the links listed on each platform are still active, I just ask that you not put yourself out on our behalf. Weāre all going through hard times, and we have to stick together to get through them. I continue to be tremendously humbled, your consideration is such a blessing in and of itself. And, of course, without Santiagoās angels on earth foundation, so much of this wouldāve been impossible. To say Iām grateful doesnāt begin to cover it. ļæ¼
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From BOTH of my children and myself, along with the rest of the family: THANK YOU for absolutely everything. Please stay well and blessed and weāll look forward to seeing you again. Thank you all for everything youāve done for us and especially for giving us such a great team. So much love, respect and appreciation- with love,
your Warnock warriors. š
My love š the Man, the Mal, the legend š
