I am headed back to Virginia today with Mike and our girls. This Thanksgiving we had much to be thankful for! It is hard to believe that less than 1 month after being diagnosed with pancreatic cancer, Mom is home cancer-free and was even able to join us at the table to enjoy a bit of Thanksgiving dinner. 

I’m handing over updates to Mom now! I am forever grateful I was stateside and able to spend these weeks with her as she recovered. Katie and I haven’t had that much quality time together in many years (though the ICU and hospital room isn’t the loveliest place)! Thank you to everyone who has offered to keep mom company, bring meals, and drive her to more follow-up appointments. She is still experiencing pain and fatigue. Katie and I are thankful we can head back to our families knowing Mom and Dad are well loved and will continue to be well taken care of!