LAPD Southeast Division, where Andrew works, is having a blood drive right now in honor of Steve. We are overwhelmed with gratitude for the blood donations and can't say thank you enough to all who have donated not only their blood, but their time because some people are waiting up to two hours to donate! And our profound thanks go to all who have tried to donate blood but were turned away because there were so many people, there wasn't enough time to get to them all.
Two days ago, when Steve was taken off the propofol (sedative), he opened his eyes. I could tell he was looking straight ahead to the wall and trying to focus on whatever was there. I turned to see that he was looking at a poster from one of the blood drives while he was at Holy Cross. This particular poster was one on which countless generous and kind people wrote their well wishes for Steve. I told Steve that the poster he was looking at came from a blood drive and that many many people came to donate blood for him. I watched as tears streamed down Steve's face and we both cried. It's good Steve can't talk yet because he'd be speechless anyway. He is so very grateful.
To all who have already donated and to all who intend to donate blood today, on behalf of Steve and my entire family, I say thank you, with all my heart thank you.
8 comments:
Just wanted to let you know that we are all praying for your husband's recovery. My thoughts and prayers are with your family.
Fuentes
Valley Traffic Div.
Beth,
Our prayers are with your family.
Kim and Mike Porter
Sister...Your posts bring tears to my eyes ever time I read them. I've been told that what we send out into the world comes back to us "pressed down and multiplied." Everyone's generous donations are evidence of the tremendous amount of love and generosity Steve brings to the world around him. He is a very special man and we are so very fortunate to have him in our lives! Thinking of you both every moment! Love you! Juli
I applaud you for your courage and strong will to keep your husband next to you and don’t ever give up! Your continuous postings moved me to tears and I couldn’t help by feeling lucky that we have officers out on the street to protect and serve; and Ofcr Jenkins to have his wife and family by his side. Live each day as it comes and God will bless the good hearts…Serene Chen-Pang :)
The LAPD Wives are praying for your entire family!!
You are amazing, by updating your blogs for us, and I am sure it helps you. Keep the faith, you are in my prayers. Get Well Soon!
Beth, thank you for taking the time to share these posts on Steve's progress, our prayers and thoughts go out to you, him and your entire family...Steve's so strong and special, he will pull through amazingly and be back to himself soon!
Sharyn Buck
Retired Captain - LAPD
Beth, my son and I pray for you, steve, and the kids each night when he goes to bed. We wish God could heal him instantly so he could be home with you. Thank you for your updates and know you are always on my mind. Please let me know if you need anything, im close to the hospital! Blessings, your old 77th partner, HAYLEY
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