Thank You

It's hard to even know where to begin. It's hard to even describe what today was/is for me, my family and my community. Today, my past, present and future combined in a celebration of hope. Today, I owe everyone an amazing THANK YOU.

It was a mere 14 months ago, when my life hit a roadblock. I remember waking up one Sunday morning, in the hospital, in a city far away from where my family was and feeling incredibly alone. Who do I call? What do I do? How is this even happening?

With the shock and overwhelming feelings that came with the diagnosis of Multiple Sclerosis, also came the abundance of support from everyone around. People from every aspect of my life have come out, full tilt, ready and willing to help. I thank every one of you for that. I thank every person who has taken the time to make sure I am okay. I thank every person who has offered to come to doctors appointments with me. I thank every person who supported my parents as they dealt with my diagnosis. I thank every person who was willing to wear a tie-dye shirt and walk in the pouring rain this morning. I thank every person who helped raise money for a disease they may know very little about. I thank everybody.

This past year wasn't what I expected. It had its highs and it definitely had its lows. My community has supported me through both. Sometimes life hands us lemons. Sometimes life runs us over repeatedly with a lemon truck. Not only did we make lemonade with the lemons, we have started our very own lemonade factory. You give me hope in myself, my future and in society.

With every ounce of my being, thank you.


Beth Button
Captain of Buttons and Beaus