We are truly thankful this year. Last year, we had made it home from the hospital just in time to celebrate Thanksgiving...we were thankful last year for our miracle girl! However, this year was even more special because we didn't have to rush home and put Kaitlyn on her nightly dialysis. Although it has only been four months since her transplant, this old lifestyle of our seems miles away...

We would like to take the time to thank all of those who have truly blessed our lives this last year, and helped us through the difficult times.
*Thank you of course, to Dr. Corey, our pediatric nephrologist. His guidance, professionalism, and love for Kaitlyn has helped her grow and thrive, and has helped us understand the true nature of her condition, and how to care for her properly.

*Thank you to the entire Morristown Memorial Goryeb Children's Hospital staff. The nurses, residents, doctors, pastoral care, therapists, and even Shahalazar, our favorite night cleaner. You all made our stay, and subsequent stays easier by making us all feel comfortable, and at ease.
*Thank you to the transplant team of St. Barnabus Medical Center. You helped us in more ways then you can believe. You made the entire transplant process easy, and made us feel like it was achievable. Your professionalism and knowledge gave our daughter a second chance at life, and her and I a true bond together.

*Thank you to Dr. Connor, Kaitlyn's urologist, who performed her nephrectomy flawlessly, and made her first step towards transplant easier.
*Thank you to all the churches and congregations who have prayed for our Kaitlyn and our family. Your love, caring and true support have made our lives easier knowing that we are thought of. Thanks especially to St. Mark's parish for you overwhelming support in Kaitlyn's COTA campaign. We appreciate your continued efforts in this campaign, and thank God for you all.

*Thank you to our employers, Liberty Elevator, and my old job at Tewksbury Elementary School. Thank you for understanding our need to care for our daughter's health first, instead of working. Thank you for helping us during this time without putting the pressure of work upon us, and wishing us well through thoughts, prayers and other support.

*Thank you to all our friends and family...we would not be here in this condition without you. Without your understanding of our need to leave dinners and parties early for dialysis, to wash and mask around Kaitlyn if you were sick, that we couldn't make it to every event because she was either sick, or couldn't be around people after transplant. Thank you for you love and guidance through our incredible journey this last year.
Happy Thanksgiving to all, we love you!!!