THANK YOU...just doesn't seem like enough

One week ago from today I had planned and prepared for the arrival of my second son, Spencer, as much as anyone could. I had no idea what the rest of that day would bring me. It is still hard for me to imagine and really, truly understand what my family and friends went through that evening. I am still hearing stories about what happened Monday evening and through the following morning. Every story makes the whole evening, that was a nightmare to them, more real for me.  I was given full details from my doctor on Tuesday evening after I was transferred out of ICU with my husband sitting next to me while I lay in my hospital bed. It is hard to hear the information given from your doctor and trying to imagine what she must have felt being one of the four trying to save your life. After understanding what had happened I think I was in a state of shock, you just don't ever think that that could happen to you. 

Thank you just doesn't seem like enough. I wished there was more I could do for everyone involved - family, friends, those praying near and far.  THANK YOU to my family and friends who stood by me during that evening and prayed for me.  THANK YOU for the countless number of prayers by so many of you I know personally and those I have never met.  THANK YOU for all the phone calls, emails, Facebook posts, cards, flowers, and food for our family while I was recovery. THANK YOU to my husbands aunt for her prayer quilt that she started Tuesday morning at 4:30am and mailed to us, it was beautiful and brought tears to my eyes as we read the card you wrote.  THANK YOU to my home church, Resurrection Lutheran, for setting up a blood drive in my benefit and all those that came out to donate. Donations received that day were 27 units of blood. Lastly, a special THANK YOU to the team of doctors, anesthesiologists, and nurses that did everything possible to save my life and helped with my recovery while I was in the hospital. I am forever indebted to each of you for your incredible hard work and knowing exactly what to do when time was critical. Each of you are truly amazing people and it should not ever go unnoticed. I am truly beyond blessed and words can not express how much I appreciate everyone who has played a role in my recovery, you will always have a special place in my heart. THANK YOU, THANK YOU!!

"We always thank God for all of you and continually mention you in our prayers." 1 Thessalonians 1:2

"Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer."  Romans 12:12

"I thank my God every time I remember you."  Philippians 1:3

"Praise the Lord. Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; his love endures forever."  Psalm 106:1

"Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus." 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18