Grateful for Kevin's Job

This morning Megan came down the stairs and said, "What is going on down here, what is wrong and why is he so loud."  I said well he's on a conference call for work.  Megan said "I thought he was sick."  Well obviously he's feeling better.  I'm sure there are plenty of you who wish you could enjoy a quiet day at home, but the past couple of years have taught us to be really grateful for Kevin's job.  Kevin is the provider for our family and when he was diagnosed it caused him great concern.  He worried about what cancer would mean for his family.  When he started chemo, Kevin would take the day off for chemo and then go back to work the next day.  He couldn't get sick, because he was going to work.  When chemo went to three days in a row, he would go to work for a half day and then stop by the chemo room.  Being able to go to work every day was a blessing and something Kevin has always been grateful for. 

Today I want to express gratitude to Kevin's company and his co-workers.  You are great.  The management of AgReserves, Inc. could not have been more supportive of Kevin's condition.  There concern has always been for Kevin to do whatever he needed to do to get well.  The feeling of security that we feel about Kevin's job is such a blessing in our lives.  There are many things we need to worry about, but not having to worry about Kevin's employment brings great peace to our family.  Please know you have made, and will continue to make, Kevin's journey to heal easier because of your support.  While Kevin is away from work, I know there are many people helping Kevin with his job and stepping-in to take on extra responsibilities.  Thank you all.  Thank you to the employees at headquarters and employees from so many farms and ranches who have offered well wishes.  We are overwhelmed by your kindnesses.  A man's ability to provide for his family is such an important part of who he is and to all of you who are helping Kevin to continue to fulfill his job responsibilities you are a blessing to us.  Kevin wants to continue to work at home when he feels able to do so, and I encourage that because otherwise he just gets in my way.  So thank you for allowing him to do so.  So don't be surprised when he calls you on the phone or sends you an email.  That's a good sign, because it means he feels good.  And when he's working he seems to feel the best.  To have a good job and to be surrounded by supportive co-workers is a tender mercy.