dear papa frank.

well, crap.
leukemia, huh? swine flu or even pneumonia wouldn't do? gotta pull out the big guns to actually get all of the family in one place. we're that difficult to corral? i'm thinking there may have been some other options also to get some time off work.
but, hey, we'll go with this. i know some boys who already think you are pretty strong and amazing and are secretly looking forward to wearing beautiful gowns and sweet masks in the months to come just to hang out with you! they have already talked about new happenings and changes to the papa 500 speedway :) i'd like to take a moment already say a big thank you for letting me talk non-stop because of my lack of knowledge of what to do when there's silence; allowing me wait time to focus back during my constant talking to the original thing i was talking about; letting me stick my foot in my mouth, which we all know kicks into high gear when i'm nervous or uncomfortable...i think it's my best trait, wouldn't you say? and on that note, if needed, i think these...

will look fabulous on you!
unfortunately, now that you've pulled the cancer card, your plan for family to be around may have back-fired...you see, we 3 women will be pretty hard to get rid of! didn't quite realize that did ya?! :)

it seems that in the last few years that i'm learning each day that i am apparently a big girl now with incredible family and friends and in life's journey there are some surprises in store...full of every emotion. if we give ourselves a chance, i am actually allowing myself to learn from these blessings and trials and the one thing i've found throughout all is how amazing God's love is and when we actually put our lives in His hands we feel what amazing strength and will and love He gives us. no matter what the road ahead, you are never going to be alone in every sense of the word.

leukemia has no freakin idea who they have chosen to deal with! :)
 we love you and are soo proud to call you OUR papa frank!

xo,
sanford