I know for a fact that my husband has been a "True Blue BYU Fan" for thirty-two years now! The man graduated from the "Y" for heaven sakes. I thought he bled blue, but something went wrong today--the day of the "Holy War 2008"! After showering this morning, he asked me to get him his RED scrubs that the pres. of the university gave him on transplant day. I told him that he should probably wear blue on the day of the biggest football game of the year, but he again asked for the U of U paraphernalia! When I asked why he was going to betray his alma moder, his answer was simple..."These people saved my life!" Okay, so he's got a point! Or...maybe he feared what the nurses might push through his central line if he didn't root for the correct team! Fear can do funny things to you!:)I don't know what these U of U doctors put inside Jeff's veins last Monday, but it couldn't have been Joel's Bone Marrow...He "bleeds blue" as well! I guess the university president was right when he wrote in his card, "eventually everyone becomes a Ute!"
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Jeff and Family - This is Spencer Wells. I came across your blog purely by accident as I was bored watching the kids one night and my heart sank. It sounds like things are at least going in the right direction. Medicine has come a long way since my Dad had his bone marrow transplant back in 1985 - and I know you are receiving the best care that medicine has to offer. Thank goodness for family, and know that I'll be praying for you.
Well, it looks like you ended up cheering for the winning team anyways! You look good up and out of bed! Keep up the good work!
The fact that they are saving your life is the only redeeming factor with you wearing red! I bet the nurses are proud that they are converting you. I am glad to see you up and I am glad you have had several good days!
It's amazing what you'll do for the people that are saving your life, hau? I think Jeff looks great in red!!!
We want you to know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. Hang in there!! Thank you for sharing your experience through this blog. We will be checking on it to see how your progress goes. We wish you the very best.
Please let us know if you need anything. God bless you all. You are wonderful people!
p.s. tell Jay that he looks mighty handsome with the new bald look. What a guy!! What a dad!!
Hi Jeff, You are looking good, even if it is in red! It was great to find out about this blog site. We can keep track of you now! It was so good to hear that the bone marrow transplant is taking good. Keep up the progress and get back here to St. George. You are in our prayers.
Love, the Reber's
That is pretty funny! I guess it looks like he picked the right team to cheer for. Glad to see he was up for the game.
Kathryn,
I have been thinking of you so much. I want you to know how much I Miss you, and how much I adore you. You are such an amazing person. I am so glad that I got to serve with you and become friends. We are praying for Jeff & your family and are glad to have found out how to follow your family on this journey. All my love, Debbie Parker
"Jeffrey Todd", I am thinking back on all of the years of memories we have together. You have always been one of my heros and continue to be one of the best young men I know. I love you and will pray for you through this challenge in your life.
Fight as hard through this as you have for all of your accomplishments. You have a beautiful family and they have a wonderful father. I love you my friend. Danny Parker
Jeff and Family,
Our daughter Somer sent me your blog address today. We had no idea that you had been in the hospital or that you were ill. Our thoughts and prayers are with you-we know you have the best support group in your family. We have enjoyed our association with you and your family We know you will come out on top.
Thinking of you,
Rignell's
Hey Jeff.. Hope you are doing great, sorry about BYU. Hope you continue to get better and can return home soon.
Thanks, Sam Lee
Only in these circumstances can I forgive you for sporting red on rivalry Saturday. Just kidding. It's a great tribute to the amazing people taking care of you. You probably felt better in your red at the end of the day than I felt in my blue. :) Keep strong you guys. You're one week into it! :)
Jeff and Family,
We just wanted to say HI and let you know we are thinking and praying for you. Please let us know if we can do anything for you guys! Hang in there. What a blessing to have such a great family and wife! We hope everything continues to go well.
Hyrum and Shanalee Adams
p.s. we forgive you for wearing RED! :)
Jeff, Jeff, Jeff-red-really?!?!?!?Please tell me you at least cheered for the right team :)
Shannon
Jeff - Let me be the first on this blog to congratulate you on becoming a Ute -- it truly is the best school around - look at the prophets - not one of them graduated from the Y -- they all went to the U.... hope you are doing well today. Your in our prayers -- Rachel Cornwell-Doyle and family
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