Monday, November 24, 2008

Day "7"

No, my camera doesn't have a "red eye" problem, those are Jeff's real eyes! They are the result of a low platelet level! Hence, the daily platelet transfusions! At first it was kind of spooky, but you get used to it after a while! :) Today has pretty much been business as usual, except for the fact that Jeff was unhooked from his med pole for like 15 minutes. He was able to walk around the unit like a free man, and then they hooked him back up for more meds!

Thank you again for all the comments and emails! Our goal, is to eventually respond to each of you...but it is going to take a little while! But, please know they are appreciated and they mean more than you will ever know!

9 comments:

Unknown said...

Oh no Jeff even your eyes are going Ute! :) I am so glad that things are going as well as they are. You are in our prayers and in our thoughts continually. If there is a time that you feel up to a visitor, I would love to come down from Logan.

John & Jill Hughes

shannon said...

That is crazy! We have a great day with the kids. For FHE we had a vinigar taffy pull, Kaitlyn enjoyed pulling the pink one! We are so glad to hear that things are going well for you, we pray that that continues :)
love you
Shannon

Lyns said...

Maybe you should have taken care of all of this BEFORE Halloween and Jeff could dress up with his red eyes, red scrubs, and be something truly scary - A UTES FAN! :) I'm just kidding. We are still thinking about you guys and know that this time is so hard on you. We are keeping you in our prayers. Congrats on 15 minutes of freedom!

Jason said...

Hey Jeff! Our thoughts and prayers are with you! It is nice to have this blog to follow your progress each day. Hang in there! By the way, the red spots in your eyes are subconjunctival hemorrhages. Because of your thin blood (low platelet count) it is easier for it to escape from the capillaries. We see these a lot with people on blood thinners. They will slowly resolve, but look pretty fierce in the mean time! All our love, Jason & Nancy Hauck

Dan,Lisa,Zeak,Jake,Kaci said...

Wow Jeff your eyes look soar hopefully they are not. I took more pictures of the kids and will try and send them to you. Keep up the good work. Your in our prayers. Kith thanks so much for the choc mold. Dan actually remembers and is excited. Thanks
We Love you,
Lisa

Alton clan said...

Hey Jeff and fam- I must say that your dad doesn't look bad bald :) I think that's a cool way to show support....why don't the girls join in...ha ha ha :) Jeff, I'll forgive you for going Ute this time....everyone gives into peer pressure now and then. My bro. was a Ute when I was a Zoobie, so if I can forgive him then.....Take care! Gina McLaws Alton

B. Jill said...

Jeff,
I have been following your progress and want you to know what an inspiration you are! While I can't imagine the intensity of your journey, I gain such strength from you. Your sweet wife is doing an incredible job keeping us all posted and her positive attitude is contagious!
My best to you,
Jill Burkett

Anonymous said...

Ila said...

Hi Jeff and Kathryn, both of you are in our prayers and thoughts here at PVHS. We miss you in the guidance office, Jeff. It's all women in here now except Fred. It's nice to be able to track your progress. Thank you Kathryn for keeping us updated.
Both of you have my love and prayers.
Ila Keele

Cozzens said...

Jeff,
Hi friend! The halls at SRI are boring without you. We can't wait to see you bossing kids around again :)

As I watched the "Bald Beauties" I realized that Jay Andrus was the librarian when I went to Dixie. He was the only adult who made me feel welcome when I moved there. It is no wonder you are so nice...it runs in the FAM!

Prayers are with you!
Cozzens