Joe's Game Plan: The Most Amazing Day of our Lives

I don't know how to describe the Daddy-Daughter Dance and what happened, except to say it was truly the most amazing day of our lives. We had over 300 people, food for 500, a wonderful DJ, Photographer, Videographer, Screen Printer, slide show creator, Volunteers, decorators, and Rock Star Wedding Planners. Most important we had Joe. Joe was on an adrenaline high. He was so worried about making it to the event and making it through the event, but he did. He wanted everyone to know that his hugs weren't as good as he had hoped. He has a terrible infection in his port on his chest and it was tough to give those strong hugs like he normally likes to do. As soon as his infection clears, he will be giving those wonderful strong hugs we all love and expect from him :)

The day went like this: We watched the slide show our dear friend Susan made for us (tears), we ate, visited and Sherrie, Amanda and Joe spoke (tears); Joe, Amanda and Shelli walked down the aisle together (tears) and each of the girls had their Daddy-Daughter Dance with Joe (tears). Shelli and Joe danced to "What a Wonderful World" by Louis Armstrong (tears); Amanda and Joe danced to "Take Good Care of My Baby" by Bobby Vee (tears) and Quinn (our granddaughter) and Candace did a short dance to "Butterfly Kisses". (tears) Then the whole family danced to Buttercup (laughs). After the dances (and tears), we did the Charity Dollar Dance (laughs), the Silent Auction and the Raffle (fun) and a toast of non-alcoholic Jello shots (because Joe can only eat Jello) to Joe. The best part is we raised over $15,000!!!! (Joy) We just can't believe it. We are so grateful to all of you that donated, attended the event and even those who just prayed for us. The response, the love, the support are truly overwhelming. Joe said it right when he said in his speech "Some people think I got a bad break. But just look around. I am truly the luckiest man on the face of this earth".

In addition to all of this, Amanda surprised us with her book that she had been working on prior to the event. It's called "Pulling the Cancer Card...Playing the Hand You're Given". We were so proud of her. You can check it out on Amazon.com.

I have so much more to say, so many more people to thank, pictures to share and video's to share. They are all starting to come in, but I wanted to get this out now so you all know how the day went, how much money we raised and how grateful we are. Watch for more links to photos and videos soon.

Words can't express how truly blessed we are. We thank you all from the bottom of our hearts.

With all our love and gratitude,
The Kahler's