Sunday, August 23, 2009

Love from Lefebvre/McWhorter/Wilson families

We have known Randall ever since he pulled up on his motorcycle to my sister Alli Lynne and Mike Wilson's wedding reception, in 1981! He has been a character, a source of humor , light, and inspiration, a great friend, and integral part of our family ever since. Mike Wilson, Mark Dusza, and Randall went to college together in Greelee. My parents, brother, cousins, nephews, and grandma have loved him for 28 years! My brother Mark L. drove up from Tucson to be with him right after the accident. He could think of nothing but Randall, could not work, and had to be there to pray with him. Mike W. has always called him "Kenny," and when he heard what happened, he said "Kenny will pull through!" Now, he says with every step he takes, he sends Randall love and energy. He has the kids he works with at school daily, chant "Kenny, Kenny, Kenny!"
My husband Gene and I, our children, Kari, Doug, Steve, Jeff, Tricia, and their children Gavin and Wade, are there with you every moment in our hearts and prayers. Gene and Jeff were there last weekend and Gene was so fortunate to see Randall first open his eyes, raise his eyebrows when he heard Gene and Mark D. come in , and crack a smile when Gene told him "no more frowning!" He was able to give him a shave, and he said it was so wonderful to be able to touch him and speak to him gently. He says the nurses are so tender and wonderful with him, and they love the essential oils.
My sister Alli Lynne and her son Taylor, girlfriend Una, and son Cody and wife Jenny are his extended family, also and send love from Hawaii and California. All of us need you Randall! We appreciate you for all your wonderful qualities! Get better-I will be with you soon. Our friends in Arizona-Carol and Dan, Susan and John, Charleeen, Paul, Debi and Rusty and their children, and Cathy, Cindy, Gavin, David, Leslie, Nate and Jillian, Judy and Enrique also send their love and appreciate the wonderful nurses and doctors caring for you. Our nurse friends are sending chocolate for your nurses! Love Cindy