November 29, 2009

My dear friends—

Please remember us this week as we go in for our “re-assessment”.  We start this process tomorrow am with a CT scan at 11:00.  Then on Tuesday morning we go in for the scan results and consultation with the surgeon and the oncologist.  The fluid around my lung continues to accumulate, although it is less volume than it was when I first started the chemo back in August.  The oncologist tells us that we are in “uncharted” waters as my case has not followed the normal progression they generally see.

We met today with the elders in our church for a special time of prayer.   We did that back in August too and today’s meeting was just as special.  Those meetings have been very encouraging  for me and just a sweet time with the Lord. 

As you would imagine, we are eager to see where we go from here.  The waiting is difficult but we know that God is still in control.  He is not surprised by our “uncharted” waters.  Please pray for wisdom as we go forward.  As always, we thank you for your prayerful support. 

Philippians 4:6  - “Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God”

Kay and family

November 22, 2009

Dear NCLM friends and colleagues,

While my traditional southern upbringing would dictate that I write to each of you individually, unfortunately that is not very practical at the moment.  So please overlook the obvious faux pas of this group email.  For some time now I have been meaning to send a note of THANK YOU to all of you for the overwhelming acts of kindness and generosity you have extended to my family and me this past year. 

I have worked for the League of Municipalities for nearly 20 years.  (Oh. My. Gosh!!)  During the course of my tenure, I have witnessed many extraordinary things accomplished by the NCLM, it’s staff and boards.  While I have stood in awe of many of those accomplishments, I have been even more amazed at the support extended to my family over this past year.  Ours is truly a remarkable organization. 

“Thank you” seems painfully inadequate to express the depth of our gratitude to you.  These words cannot convey our appreciation nearly enough.  We have been so richly blessed by your generosity– the many notes, emails, cards, gifts, phone calls, the awesome gift of meals, accumulated TIME, that priceless birthday video and of course the many prayers offered on our behalf.  The list goes on and on.  These and countless other gestures have helped to make our difficult path a bit easier.  Thank you!

As we approach this Thanksgiving season, we wish for all of you a very happy holiday.  Please know that the numerous acts of kindness from each of you are among the many blessings my family will celebrate this year.  I look forward to being back in the office soon.  Until then, please accept our heartfelt thanks and may each of you have a very happy Thanksgiving. 

Kay Nunnery