We had a great dinner this evening with our good friends, the Presnells (Danny & Dee Ann, their son Preston and his girlfriend).We first met them the summer of 1996. Preston had just recently been diagnosed with cancer (very similar to the kind I had when I was 18), and Zack would keep him company during the day while Danny & Dee Ann were working. That summer gave Zack a better understanding of what I had gone through (we met towards the end of my treatments) and also gave us the opportunity to get to know an amazing family.
Two years later, we were honored to have Preston serve as the ring bearer in our wedding. Since then we get together with them – though not nearly enough – for dinner, etc. Danny & Dee Ann have always been incredibly supportive of us, and Dee Ann has been one of our biggest readers and supporters during the adoption.
Preston has grown into an incredible young man. He graduated from Georgia Southern this summer, and just got his first “real world” job! He is also the founder & executive director of an awesome website for cancer survivors: The Life Linkage Network. It is super cool – if someone you know has cancer or is a cancer survivor, they need to check out this site. He's created an environment where cancer patients & survivors can connect and support each other - we are excited to watch it continue to grow!
Thanks to the Presnells for a fun evening and for dinner. We appreciate your support, and can’t wait for our son to have the opportunity to get to know all of you!
Two years later, we were honored to have Preston serve as the ring bearer in our wedding. Since then we get together with them – though not nearly enough – for dinner, etc. Danny & Dee Ann have always been incredibly supportive of us, and Dee Ann has been one of our biggest readers and supporters during the adoption.
Preston has grown into an incredible young man. He graduated from Georgia Southern this summer, and just got his first “real world” job! He is also the founder & executive director of an awesome website for cancer survivors: The Life Linkage Network. It is super cool – if someone you know has cancer or is a cancer survivor, they need to check out this site. He's created an environment where cancer patients & survivors can connect and support each other - we are excited to watch it continue to grow!Thanks to the Presnells for a fun evening and for dinner. We appreciate your support, and can’t wait for our son to have the opportunity to get to know all of you!
38 Days!
3 comments:
Zack and Jenn,
I enjoyed reading about your evening out with the Presnells. They are, without a doubt one of the most wonderful families God has sent into your lives. Preston has definitely grown into a special,caring young man. KEEP UP THE GREAT WORK PRESTON.
love, Mom
Hey guys,
We had a great time with you last night. It was wonderful watching Zack & Preston reconnect with an adult relationship! We cherish the time we get to spend with you and can't wait to share each step with Little Mr. Dove!! Don't forget, Preston owes you both hang out buddy time!
Love you!!
Dee Ann & Danny
Jennifer, this story brought tears to my eyes! I didn't know you are a cancer survivor, I'm so glad you were able to beat it! It's so nice to share a common bond with such a great friends! I loved the website, it's just awesome. My Mom is a cancer survivor, my Dad unfortunately passed away from cancer, so this subject is very close to my heart.
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