Friday, January 23, 2009

YEAH!!!!

I'm sure you've all been wondering...I sure was!!

Dad is HIMSELF!!! He talked to us like dad...just slower because he's been mostly dead all week. He talked to his mom on the phone and had sweet tears of love for her, we could tell he would like her to come hug her baby boy.

Andrea mentioned his cute butt, and he laughed as much as he could for a good time.

We got serious for a minute and asked him if he wanted to keep fighting. He said, "YOU BET!" He's not ready to give up, which is great to hear. But we told him how hard it has been for us to watch him and how worried we are about him suffering, so he knows that we're okay if he's ready to give up. We've had our talk and we are on the same page.

He remembers probably everyone who has come so far. Thank you all SOOO much for healing Dad this much with your love.

Each day is still a new day, so we're not out of the water yet, but...that hope we all held on to seems more like a rope now, than a string.

The doctor will be coming in later to tell us the MRI results and answer more questions, so I'll be back on later.

Oh, I hope all of you feel how much hope and encouragement we're feeling. Laughing all together as a family has healed a week of so much worry. And we talked a lot about how much all of us are learning about love, because of all of you.

Thank you. But more.

8 comments:

  1. This is great news!! We're all excited that there was so much quality time spent. We continure to pray for each of you as this trying time continues. This news has just made my day though.

    Grandma was so excited about the phone conversation that she's had to call my mom and dad to tell them all about it.

    Love to all of you - Jared & Camille

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  2. Man, what good news! I knew I saw life in him last night! It was so good to see him, Aunt jerry and you girls. Tell him hugs and kisses from Moo. No baby yet though. We'll let you know when she gets here.

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  3. I just want to let you know that Gavin is feeling much better. He has a little cough, but if you need anything, I am ready, willing and able. I would be happy to watch any kids that need watching. We love Jeff and I check the blog several times a day.

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  4. Hey my cute cousins, I love you all so much , I can feel the spirit, love, and hope, in that room. You are all so strong expecially our number one Uncle Jeff. I'm so happy to hear the news. Please call me for saturday(you girls) if you want me to come and watch the kids, im free all day. 801-556-0382
    Love ya,
    Laura and Gabi

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  5. We are so glad to here Jeff is himself.Please tell Jeff. Ted & I are coming up on Sunday.Maybe Naida will come too.
    Our prayers are with you all.
    We love you all very much.
    Give Jeff hugs for us.
    Love you all
    Ted & Lynda

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  6. This is very comforting news. You all continue to be in our thoughts and prayers. We love ya Jeff.
    -Tim Garner and Family

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  7. Hey all, this is Tera. I have been reading the blogs since Newman informed me of the situation on Wed.I've shed tears along with you, and hope and the gladness of today. Your in my thoughts and prayers all of you. Give uncle Jeff my love. We were wondering if it would be to much if we came up on Sunday also? E-mail us at exsteward@hotmail.com. Take care, all our love.

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