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Hi Nikki,
Just wanted to let you know again, that I am glad you decided
to leave Ridgewater and focus on yourself. I know it was a hard
decision for you to make, because I know how much you enjoyed
your time at Ridgewater. So now is the time to let this treatment
work that you just completed! Now let’s also work on beating Gwyn’s
cancer!
Love You much,
Dad
Hi Nicole-
Just want you to know you have touched myheart and I am thinking of you. You will be missed at Ridgewater!!! Keep that positive attitude and focus on YOU!!!
Hellow Nicole,
I sure am missing your smile everyday. You are such a strong person to always have your great smile everyday. I know that Bernie and I miss you very much, and many more co-workers. I was really sad to hear the news, but I know you were only making the choice best for you and your sweet family. You will be in my prayers and thoughts daily, stay strong and keep us posted and when the weather is warmer, stop by and say hi….
Take care and God Bless
Sheila
Nicole,
It was sure nice to have you stop by the college the other day. Like I said before your smile makes everyones day. I sure miss visiting with you, I will have to find someone else to talk to. I agree, every day is a special day, to be thankful for. I know everyone complains, but I know from what my sister is going thru that you need to be thankful for everyday you have with loved ones…. Enjoy your day with Talia and shopping, which I know you enjoy and you deserve every minute of it….Take care and talk to you sometime soon. Spring is around the corner…..
Thinking about you – often. Hope you’re having a good week!
Nicole,
Know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Kathy
I wanted to let you know you are in my thoughts and prayers. You are an amazing woman! Continue to write of your story as we want to share this walk with you; although your readers feel a sense of wonder ‘wondering’ what will happen next in your medical story.
As we are about to celebrate Easter, we know God is in charge of our lives and gives us what we need for each day. May you feel God presence and power.
Hugs, julie
Nicole -
Mom had been keeping us informed of how you are doing, I can’t even begin to imagine. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. You are truly a strong willed woman. Take care.
Josh and Kelli
Good morning, Nicole. Reading through your journal, seeing so much of what you are going through, we are amazed at you. Your strength, your positive spirit and your gratitude for all that you have, is extraordinary! We will keep you in our thoughts and our prayers, adopting a similar attitude, in the hopes that you will experience a quality of life that you can share with your beautiful family. Hang in there, you’re a tough woman.
Wayne & Paula
Nicole
It sounds like it has been another difficult day and it is hard not being a little disappointed, but you continue to amaze us with your great attitude and how you can always see the silver lining, even on the rough days. You remind me of one of my favorite quotes by Maurice Setter “Too many people miss the silver lining because they’re expecting gold”. It is good that your blood pressure seems to be getting under control – one less thing to worry about. I know that not every day is good, but there is something good in every day. As much as I know it would be good to be home for Easter – don’t rush it, you are in good hands at Abbott. Besides, I only have to take 40mg of dexamethasone 1 day a week and I know how wired I get – I am sure taking it 4 days in a row will make it a little tough to get a good night’s sleep for a while, so at least there are nurses that are up all night to visit with there:) Your attitude, strength, determination and true love of life and your family continue to make you a true inspiration to all of us, and will help you get through the obsticles that you face. Another good quote from Moter Teresa “I know that God will not give me anything that I can’t handle. I just wish He didn’t trust me so much”. As always, you are in our thoughts and prayers. We need to get together for lunch once things calm down for you, it has been a while.
Hi Nicole, Wow, have you been through a lot the last couple of weeks. You are so strong and courageous as you deal with all these health issues. It sounds like there is a plan in place for you to get healthier and for your body to heal. Please know that I continue to keep you and your family in my thoughts and prayers. Blessings to you and your family!
Dawn
Hi Nicole,
Here it is May already! I hope you are continuing to recuperate from your most recent hospital stay and feel stronger each day. Your Ridgewater “cheering section” is still very active and cheering you on in thoughts and prayers! God bless you and yours! Barb
Just stopping by to let you know (as I have a relative with MM) that prayers are being said for you and intentions that your medical team are doing all the right things to help you get this disease to the chronic, manageable state. BLessings upon you…
Hi Nicole
Sorry to hear that your appointment at the U of M was rescheduled – have they set a new date for the end of June? Hopefully they will be able to come up with a plan for the platelet disorder soon. I am sure it has to be a relief to get off the dexamethasone, I know that there are a few more aches and pains,but it has to be a relief to get a little more rest. As usually your great attitude continues to shine through – you continue to be a true inspiration to us all. As always, you remain in our thoughts and prayers.
Dear Nicole,
Just found out how to keep track of you. I do think of you often. I hope things turn around for you soon. My gosh – your kids have gotten so big since I last saw pics of them. Hang in there – and know that you are in our thoughts & prayers.
Pat Kelly
Nicole
It was great seeing you at the Relay for Life in Hutch tonight. It was amazing hearing your speach and as always, I am amazed at your attitude with all you have been through – this really helps me (and many others) push ourselves beyond all expectations – you set the bar high:) I also enjoyed meeting several members of your family tonight – we had a great visit. I wish I could have stayed longer to visit more, but I unfortuantely started running out of steam quickly. You and your family continue to be in our thoughts and prayers. Stay strong and I hope to talk to you soon.
Hi Nicole
I happened to run across your journal this evening and was very inspired reading your speech. I decided to re-retire from Ridgewater this semester so am attending to just my industrial seminar teaching and enjoying more time at home. I believe that God has His hand on you and will continue to bring you through this experience. You are in our prayers.
Keep up the good fight but rest in His hand.
God Bless
Your friend from Ridgewater
Gary C. Meyer
Intending your surgery goes well and that this marks the turning point for your health improving day by day for the highest and best good of all concerned. I’ll be praying for a good report soon.
Hi Nicole,
I’m happy that your surgery is behind you and you’re on your way to recovery. No wonder you weren’t feeling well with all that was going on inside!! God has sure given you strength in will and character, perseverance, and endurance throughout your battle to returning good health. Know that many are sending out good thoughts and prayers for your recovery and eventually your kidney transplant! Love and hugs to you! Barb
I was glad to hear that the surgery went so well – I am always pleased when intentions are manifested!!! Thank you, God! I will continue to intend that day by day in every way you are feeling better and better and stronger and stronger, and you are heading home very soon. This is for the highest and best good of all concerned, so be it and so it is – AMEN!
Nikki,
Rich and I wish you all the best. Are prayers for you are that you get better soon and that you will be home with your family before the holidays.
All our best
Rich and Denise
Nicole
I am glad to hear the surgery went well and that you have been able to eat and drink a little. I hope you are able to return home soon – I know this has been a long hospital stay. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
I ran across your journal today. I just want to say that I am thinking about you and I pray that you will have a full recovery.
Nicole
What an amazing update. It is exciting to hear that your 2 year check up went so well – especially after all you have been through over the past few months. You continue to be an inspiration and as always you remain in our prayers.
Every time I read your journal I am absolutely amazed at how far you have come. Keep your chin up as this will get better too. You are an amazing woman and mother and we look forward to having you back at work.
Pat Lang
Really good news, Nicole, and I’m intending you and your family have a truly blessed Christmas this year and that your health allows you to fully enjoy it!!