Bryan's Team...What a Boost!

We received a surprise package from E/One (Bryan's employer) on Friday. Inside was a DVD and a newspaper article about a unique event they sponsored last week...

Each month E/One has a "Blue Jean Day." My understanding is that in order to wear blue jeans to work, each employee donates $2 (some donate much more) to the month's chosen charity/organization. This month E/One chose Huntsman Cancer Institute where Bryan is receiving his treatment.

They also designated the day "Buzz for Bryan" and a "White Out for Support & Hope." Amazingly 23 of Bryan's co-workers buzzed off their hair (even one woman cut her shoulder length hair to less than one inch long) as a show of support. Many more employees wore white shirts, the yellow Bryan wristbands, and posed for a picture with a big sign reading "Bryan's Team."

We were OVERWHELMED and emotional as we watched the DVD and read the article documenting the events!

Bryan has been "down" lately, physically & mentally. The physical discomfort he feels has taken an emotional/mental toll (as you probably noticed from his last post). He is not usually a bystander; he is an involved dad, husband, son, and brother. He's also an active member of our neighborhood, our church, his company, etc. He loves sports and hard work--both require physical endurance--something he is lacking right now. It is difficult for him to sit around and have everyone do so much for him. (I guess this is the mental part of cancer several people warned us could be just as difficult as the physical.)

The support from E/One has brought Bryan tremendous comfort since his cancer diagnosis. Knowing they value his contribution and are willing to stand by him during his darkest hour is relieving to him (and now having 23 employees willing to "walk in his shoes" is an immeasurable boost). I can't thank the FABULOUS people in New York enough!!