Nursing Home Maddness

Nate's Grandma B is currently in a nursing home and everyone there wanted to show their support, even the staff.

 Alice - She is the oldest at 99



 Grandma Burmiester

Andrea

This is my sister Andrea. I keep trying to write all the great qualities she has (there are many) so that those of you who don't know her will feel as though you do. But I can't quite put into words just what a wonderful person Andrea is. Everything sounds too sappy. But Andrea IS a really great person and those of us who have the pleasure of having Andrea be a part of our lives feel blessed because of it.

Pictured here with close friend and cousin (through Nate), Lorraine Johnson.

SO MUCH SUPPORT!!

After posting on Facebook that this blog was up and running, I was flooded with pictures of people in scarves, wanting to show Andrea support. Andrea is half-way through her radioactive iodine treatment, and although she's been feeling a bit under the weather, she's hanging in there. I know I speak for all of us when I say, "FEEL BETTER SOON, ANDREA!"

Jaclyn Knapp, Anne and Kitty

Kelli Price

Josh Price

Danette Schellhous and her four adorable boys

Jami (cousin) and kids

Aunt Dixie's grandson

Two of Aunt Dixie's granddaughters

Teresa Liu

Marina (Pilling) Wood

Cutest Kiddos!

The nieces and nephews in our family love their aunt Andrea. She's a really great aunt! Here are just a few of Andrea's many nieces and nephews, sporting the scarves Grandma Z. made, just for this occasion.

Jeniel

Grace

Gabe

David

June

Isaac (with David)

Leo

A reason to fight

Everyone with cancer has people in their lives they want to beat cancer for. Here are two of Andrea's.

WELCOME ANDREA!!

A little note to my beautiful sister:

Dear Andrea,

I hate that we live so far apart during this challenging time in your life. I hate that there is so little I can do to show my love and support to you and Nate and the kids.  I wanted you to know that there are a lot of people who are thinking of you today as you start your treatment, and praying for your quick and successful recovery. This little blog is my way (OUR way) of showing you that we are rooting for you. You are not alone (even when you're in isolation).

I love you. Thanks for being an example of strength to me, to so many of us. Hang in there--this will all be behind you soon!

Love, Suzanne

Launch Day!!

Today is LAUNCH DAY! I'm calling Andrea in less than an hour to tell her about this blog. But first, here are some more family photos (and more are on the way!):

Dixie (aunt)

Heidi (cousin)

Shelly (cousin with baby bump!)

 Melissa (sister)

Marshall (bro-in-law)

**I've had so many photos come in, I haven't been able to post them all and I'm sure some have been misplaced. If you've sent me a photo and you don't see it posted, PLEASE contact me (you can make a comment to this post and I'll see it)! THANKS TO ALL WHO PARTICIPATED and continue to participate!!