The most extreme generosity shown

To the editor:

My name is Nikki Preston (Larman/Hemstreet), a 39-year mother (Alayna, Chandler, Jordan & Jared), (wife to Ralph L. Preston Jr.) who was diagnosed with colorectal cancer in November 2007. Time has passed and now the cancer has spread to other major organs. In the months, March and April we were fortunate enough to be the beneficiaries of the most extreme generosity one could ever imagine, from a number of sources. We would like to take this opportunity to make a humble attempt to say thank you for what you have done, continue to do and plan to do.

Starting with our Sister/Friend, Michelle Sandmeier (Johnstown); Uncle Chris & Aunt Lynn Larman (Amsterdam); Aunt Clara & Uncle Bruce Gray, (Amsterdam); Aunt Kelly & Uncle Dale Gray (Fort Plain); Cousins; Carrie Gray (Mayfield); Junell Gray, (Fort Hunter); Marrisa Kitchen, (Troy); Melissa Perry, (Amsterdam); Sister, Rebecca Preston - ESPN (Bristol, CT); Dad, Terry Larman, (Fort Johnson) Mother, Judy Pasek, (Cobleskill).

With sincerest gratitude to Jackie, Ralph & Theresa Parillo with all their staff/volunteers in conjunction with their establishments of Parillo’s Armory Grill (Southside) Amsterdam, and their new addition Parillo’s Two, (Rolling Hills) Route 5, between Fort Johnson/Tribes Hill.

Jim & Sherry Brown, Perth; BPCSD Travel Boys U-14 Soccer Family - Broadalbin; Christine Lennon, Syracuse; Dana Dorlon, Albany; Decorated Cake, Gina Semkiw; Delilah Purcell, Albany; Lisa Dingman & Larry Siver, Broadalbin; Donna Dumais & Kymberly Fonda, Broadalbin; Donna Stoliker, Fultonville; Erica & Lisa Kordyjak, Amsterdam; Karen Garrison, Broadalbin; Jeffrey & Abbie Chamberlaine; Jenna Wehr; Jodi Morrison; Kim Lions, Amsterdam; Lori Rowe, Schenectady; Morgan Sandmeier, Johnstown; Nancy Carr, Perth; Ray Gawlick, Fultonville; Share Nare; Shari Vogel-Carroll, Colonie; Sue Springer; Susy Easterly, Johnstown; Tatiana Ivery, Amsterdam; The Chad Brown Family & Sandra Moore, Amsterdam & Broadalbin; Wendy Perry, Amsterdam.

Adirondack Fireplace Co., Amsterdam; Margo Mormile: Adirondack Mousse Salon, Mayfield; Sherlby Fonda: Ambit Energy, Pattersonville; Uncle Leon & Aunt Donna Gray: Arcadian Stoves & Gifts: Avon Baskets, Loni Heinze, Fort Johnson: Big Daddy’s Bakery Broadalbin; Bart & Marjorie Ward: Clic Hair Studio Two Fonda; Jen Cary: Cork Hill Liquors, Amsterdam; Country Feed Store, Amsterdam; Creek Side Cafe, Broadalbin; DeMi’s Discount Liquors Johnstown; Dr. Michael Tucci, Veterinary, Route 67 Amsterdam; Fishermen’s Supply Christian Book Store, Johnstown; Fox Run Golf Course Johnstown; Fuccillo of Chevrolet, Chrysler & Ford, Nelliston; Garden Bug, Fort Hunter; Gracies Consignment Mayfield, Sherrie Fonda; Granny’s Country Crafts Galway; Heavenly Hands Massage & Bodywork Fultonville, Bernadette Hart; Holiday Inn, Johnstown; Johnstown Restaurant Supply; Last Chance Salon Broadalbin, Noelle Mussen; Malone & Tate Builders Inc. Schenectady, Owners, Michael Malone & Micheal Tate; Mulberry Tree, Johnstown, Diane Wadsworth, St. Manager; Music by The Altieri Brothers, Tom Metallo, DIZ Music Saratoga; NBT Bank/Walmart, Fort Plain; Patricia’s Restaurant, Johnstown; Pegs Beauty Shop; Perry Lanes, Johnstown; Perth Fitness, Perth; Rauch’s Bakery, Gloversville; Russo’s Grill, Amsterdam; Owner’s Mike & Barbara Russo; Sacandaga Therapeutic Massage, Donna Panzl, Broadalbin; Saratoga Spa, Saratoga Springs: Scentsy, Bonnie Frascatore, Perth; Shorty’s SouthSide, Eric Mac, Amsterdam; Subway, Johnstown; Susan Sanford School of Dance, Amsterdam; Susan Dygon (Sanford); Sweetwater Yoga, Amsterdam, Jillian Deuel; Tractor Supply Store Amsterdam; Vern’s AutoBody, Amsterdam; Wm. Doerrer & Son Jewelers.

Pizza Supreme, Broadalbin, Sincerest gratitude to the Entire Calderone Family. (+all their staff/patronage)

We have done our best to keep a list of companies and names that helped us with the events but I am sure there is someone and/or something that we have missed and we want you to know you did not go unnoticed. We would not be where we are today if it wasn’t for our community, friends, family, strangers and acquaintances; there aren’t enough words to express deepest, sincerest appreciation.

In closing, I would like to share a quote I read in a book from a friend that we should all be living:

Faith is not something you have. It’s something you do, this kind of faith can turn a noun into an action verb quicker than you can say, “See-Spot-Run.” (A Quick Word w/Beth Moore.)

This is what we have learned from the generosity and faith of others. God Bless you all.

In Christian love,

Ralph & Nikki Preston ,

Broadalbin