Turkey Bowl '09

Thanks to all the boys who came out to brave the cold for the  

16th annual Steve McDermott Turkey Bowl!!! 

It was so fun to see everyone back in their cleats running after each other again!!! (Sometimes I miss watching the Rugby games!!!)  I filmed the whole game for Stevie since he couldn't be there with them and caught some classic catches...Casey... some classic hits...Dave (even though this is FLAG football!!!)... some classic shots of WHITE legs in rugby shorts...Thomas...and some classic touchdown celebrations...White Team!!!

Steve was able to watch the game from the comfort of his latest accommodations in the Rehab area of the University of Utah hospital where we spent our Thanksgiving!  He had his 13th cancer surgery early last week and needs to spend at least 2 weeks in Rehab to strengthen his legs.  The tumor really left Steve weak and numb and he is slowly but definitely making progress in being able to feel and move them again.

Becky and Melissa worked so hard to decorate the tables in the common room and make the traditional dishes so that it would feel as normal a Thanksgiving as we would have had at home!!  Steve had a smile on his face as he watched the Turkey Bowl and I know he really appreciated the ball that all the Turkey Bowl boys signed for him!

We have so much to be thankful for this year!  Steve is continuing to get stronger and the family is adjusting well to this "new normal." We are so grateful for all the prayers in Steve and Becky's behalf... they are being heard and answered!  We also have the amazing gift of a new baby to look forward to 6 months from yesterday!!!... YIKES!!!