To Randy, With Love from Everyone Who Has Helped You

This Post was written by Barbara.

I would like to list some of the blessings of people and miracles that have happened. Part of the reason is because I want to put it down while it is fresh in my mind and I want Randy to know of all of the kindnesses that have happened on his behalf.

I have been overwhelmed with all the kindness, love and attention our family has been receiving since this totally, out of the blue, critical event. My heart is very full and I can't tell you how grateful I am to each and every one of you. I want you to know that I feel like Randy is in very good hands and he is continually watched over. I also want you to know that I truly feel every one of your prayers. My heart is very full.

First off, I would like to thank Randy's wonderful employees ("the boys," as he call them) - Steve Hibbetts, Gordon Brown, and Gary Southern. Randy could not have picked a worse time to have this happen, business-wise. They have been so busy. They even worked Thanksgiving, have been working weekends, and have been putting in very long days. They were finishing up a job in Clinton so they could start the Park City job. Randy ended up staying a little longer to finish up. When Steve walked into the room, Randy was clutching his chest and Steve knew he was in trouble and called the paramedics, even though Randy said he was going to drive home. You know the rest from the blog. Anyway, thank you Steve, Gordon and Gary. You have worked so hard and I am so grateful to you, and thanks Steve for saving his life.

I would like to thank Jerri Nellsch, the mother-in-law of one of the nurses at Davis Medical Center who drove me back to the U of U when Randy was life flighted.

I thank Barbara & Jon Hansen, Boyd and Liz Edman, and Kelly and Paul Hicken for rescuing my car from Davis Medical Center.

Thank you to Cory Cummings, Keith Davies, Diana and Jim Hasselfelt, Jon and Barbara Hansen, Gary and Deannie Southern, the band - Tom Halliday (with his wife Joyce), Steve Kimball, Roger Tidwell and Russ (and my mind is totally blank because I can't think of his last name - sorry Ruby). Also my family, my son Tyler and his wife Andrea, Kevin and his wife April, my perfect grandson Ian, sisters Nancy and Carol, brothers Todd and Charlie, and nieces Tanya and Shannon. All of these people were with me the first night at the hospital - what troopers!!!

Thank you for all of the phone calls - Nancy Hyde, Merrilee Nelson, Jeff Gold, Liz, Kelly, Bishop, Sherrill, Nola, Rebecca, Helen Young and tons more.

Yesterday (Friday, November 30th) we were visited by all the family members, Keith and Nola, Chris Jackson, Gordon, Steve and Gary, Bishop, Molly and Bill McMahon, Liz Edman, Kelly Hicken, Nan Bateman, Tracy Green, Dave Willis, Deb Bilder, Cory Cummings, Mary Sonzini, Kim and Susan Duersch, Tom & Joyce Halliday.

Today (December 1st) we were visited by Bishop Dave, Bill McMahon, President Kent Cannon, Mary Sonzini, Dave and Anna Thackerary, all the family, Travis Staley and his wife and two sons.

Thank you Steve for saving his life.
Thank you Sherrill for the temple network.
Thank you family - you are amazing.
Thank you Keith & Nola for picking up and putting together the crib.
Thank you Malia and Makoa for tending my grandchildren Friday night.
Thank you Molly for the very appreciated gift bag of toiletries (loved the toothbrush and tooth paste).
Thank you Bill for the chocolates (which help in any situation) and thank you for taking the time out of your busy schedule to talk to the nurse for me.
Thank you to the RS for all the food that has been delivered to our house.
Thank you to the crew who shoveled our walks.
Thank you Debbie for offering help as a friend or doctor-whichever I need at the time.
Thank you Judy Zimmerman for sending the clergy lady.
Thank you Mary Sonzini for setting up a wonderful shower for me at the hospital - showers are really helpful.
Thank you Dave Willis for answering all our questions and being available.
Thank you Claudia for sending a fellow from Nutrition Care to take a food order. Chicken noodle soup is very healing.
Thank you to the surgeon for his knowledge and skill in repairing Randy's heart (even though he acted like the grim reaper when he initially spoke with us).
Thank you to the nurses.
Thank you my son-in-law for also answering difficult questions .
Thank you Carrie (my niece) and Maryetta for babysitting.
Thank you Van and Myrna for picking up Janell and Scotty.

I apologize to anyone I may have missed.

I wanted to write down as much as I can remember so that when Randy can communicate, he will know of all of the people that love and have rallied around him and our family. We have had some great times with all of the visitors. I kept saying Randy would have loved to have been in the waiting room with us.

I want you to know that I am feeling very hopeful, loved and spoiled. Except for a couple of Dr. Death encounters, I have been very positive and upbeat. My family and I will get through this and love and appreciate each and every one of you.