Continuing on the other post from today...
I have been home for a little while and during this vacation from Strong Memorial, my parents and friends planned a make-up prom for me and my friends. It was INCREDIBLE! Many of my friends even said that this prom was better than the high school's prom!
Thank you everyone for showing up (about 75 people total, maybe more?) and making the prom a prom.
Thank you Jeff Clement for helping to hire my favorite band, IY, an amazing band from Ithaca with much potential. They all graduated from IHS, but that's not the only reason why they're popular. Their music had all generations dancing at the party (my mother included).
Thank you Celia Clement for helping put together some amazing food. Donated food came from some of my favorite restaurants and cafes in Ithaca (Viva Taqueria, Hope's Way and the Carriage House Cafe).
Thank you Silviana Russo and Paula Winner for helping with decorations (and Rachel Possen for helping me make signs to post over the food).
Thanks Mom and Dad and Patricia for organizing everything including renting the large pavillion at Stewart Park (where I normally work over the summer and a perfect spot for a party).
The prom was a GREAT success. I will try to post photos soon.
About Me
- Marika kicks leukemia
- This blog is to keep all of my friends and supporters updated about what's going on in my fight against leukemia. I'd really like to thank Janet Snoyer for helping me set this blog up. it seems like a great way to keep people posted and keep me in the loop as well. thank you, everyone, for helping me through this. your support means a lot to me and my family. knowing that this many people care really helps me keep a positive attitude and i know it will help me get through this.
3 comments:
Hi Marika! I cant wait to see your pictures of your prom up :) Im soooo happy for you....KathyP 816ICU
Glad to hear you're on your way to MA. Us Bay Staters are excited to welcome you.
Love,
Cousin Marcy
PS I met a Clark grad yesterday who couldn't stop raving about the school! I'm so excited fro you.
DEAR MARIKA,
SO GLAD YOU ARE HOME AND THAT YOUR 2ND. PROM WAS SUCH A SUCCESS, WHAT A GREAT IDEA THAT WAS.
HOPEFULLY EVERYTHING WILL GO WELL AND YOU WILL BE IN COLLEGE SOON, AWAY FROM ALL THOSE TREATMENTS, NEEDLES AND DOCTORS, OH WAIT, YOU WILL HAVE YOUR OWN PERSONAL DOCTOR WITH YOU! IN A HOTEL, HOW MUCH BETTER CAN AND SHE IS YOUR AUNT WHO LOVES YOU SO MUCH, AS WE ALL DO.
SO MARIKA, YOU KNOW WE ALL WISH YOU WELL, KEEP IN TOUCH.
HAVE A NICE WEEKEND, SAY HI TO YOUR WONDERFULL PARENTS.
LOVE, TERRI AND HENRY
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