On January 20, 2011 our lives were forever changed.

Our sixteen year old son, Taylor, was diagnosed with Hodgkins Lymphoma.

This is his story.

Wednesday, June 1, 2011

"U" know what makes up for not being able to go to yearbook day?

Hanging out with a few University of Utah football players!

Taylor was feeling pretty down in the dumps about not being at school today. Not being able to say goodbye to another school year and friends. Not being able to hang out and sign yearbooks. Throw in a little nausea and he had a rough morning. Then something happened that turned his day around.

Our doorbell rang and there standing on our front porch were a group of pretty burly guys. Among them were Shaky Smithson, Matt Asiata and Christian Cox (University of Utah football players).

They came in and chatted with Taylor. Hung out with him in his room. And talked to him about his cancer.I think I liked Christian the best. He was very personable and shared with us that his grandfather had suffered from the same cancer Taylor does.

They were all very encouraging and uplifting. Taylor was smiling from ear to ear! A big shout out to Bro. Liffereth ( a BYU fan and Taylor's YM leader) who arranged the whole thing. I am amazed at how thoughtful the people in Taylor's life are.  Especially the men!

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