What a night!

Wow, what a fantastic night last night turned out to be.
I think everyone underestimated the crowd both in size and generosity. 240 people turned up, and people had to be turned away. They raised $30,000 for us. How amazing is that! It will certainly help to pay the bills over the coming months.
The night was a success in every sense of the word. It was great fun, and I think everyone else enjoyed themselves. I can't believe I actually managed to stay until the end. Given I was questioning whether to go or not in the first place, and then at halfway was seriously contemplating going home. I had said to Jason, "I think I'm done, just give me five more minutes and then we'll go".
Somewhere in that 5 minutes I got my second wind and managed to kick on through until the end.
It was great to catch up with family and friends that I hadn't seen in such a long time. To see family like Nikki and Andrew who made the huge trek down from the border just to come along and school friends that I hadn't seen in at least 15 years. It was wonderful.
I want to thank everybody again who came along last night and those that didn't but donated prizes and/or money. We have been completely overwhelmed by the love and support we have received. While the money side of things is something we try not to dwell on, the efforts of everyone involved last night will certainly make facing the bills a little easier.
While I know that there were a lot of people involved in bringing last night together, I want to make particular mention of my incredible sister-in-law Sharon, whose tireless efforts really showed in how much of a success last night really was. You are a champion. Scott and Jeff too of course, but Sharon is the chief organiser.
On a health point, I went to pick up my new heart drugs from the hospital today. They just had to check my blood pressure before they gave them to me because they may lower it substantially. I don't know, I have drugs to make things go up, go down, come out, stay in......it's neverending lol!
While at the hospital, I ran into one of the cardiologists that treated me when I was in last time. I couldn't believe she remembered me, but she said that every now and then you get a case that you rememeber and it sticks with you. Mine was one of those. Made me feel a little special I must say. She probably didn't mean much by it but it made my day!
Well, I have spent most of the day recovering today, I am still exhausted!!!! I am off to bed now and it's only 8pm.
Take care and until next time

NEVER, NEVER, NEVER GIVE UP