Sunday Delivery

This afternoon my son Ty (age 15) and I made a delivery of about 10 blankets and 12 dogs.

First stop was back to the Burn Unit at the University of Utah Hospital. This was our first stop when we started our deliveries on Halloween. We left 3 dogs and 4 blankets. They mentioned a child by the name of "Zach". If my memory serves me correctly, that may be the same small child that was there on Halloween - 5 weeks ago! That breaks my heart.

Our next stop was Huntsman Cancer Hospital. We went straight to the two floors with patients.

One floor took 5 dogs and we left the remainder of dogs and blankets with the last floor we visited. They assured us that they would get them ALL into good hands.

Thanks again to the hospital staff that care for their patients!

Deliveries by Jason & Steph

This was a comment left on Jason's blog the day he went home.

We've never met, but I met Stephanie in the hallway at the hospital. You gave my grandson a puppy. My dad, who is in the room next to you, is leaving today too. He will be going to a rehab center in Bountiful for about a month. I hope you don't care, but I'd like to tell your story when I talk in Sacrament meeting on Sunday. You have inspired me, I've never been grateful that I can eat and drink before hearing your story. Good luck on your recovery at home. Nicole

Jason wrote....I was told of a 25-ish yr. old girl that has been here for 3 months already and is in the process of prepping for another surgery that will only add to her stay. Funny how whenever you feel like you have it tough, there's always someone else that is much much worse. The hospital is the perfect place to get humbled. Spend some time here and you quickly realize how blessed you really are- at least that's the way that I've felt:)

Picture: nurse Nikki with gifts for 25-year-old patient.

Delivery by Jason & Steph

Today we received a bag of "Juniors" (dogs) and a stack of "A little Piece of Heaven" (blankets) for Jason and I to deliver to nurses stations at the U of U Hospital. Jason and I took the elevator to the 2nd floor and delivered them to the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. The nurses informed us that there are 47 babies in the Newborn Intensive Care Unit and 47 mothers anxiously waiting to hold their babies. Due to patient privacy regulations we can't deliver them directly to the patients or their families. Jason and I felt so grateful for the opportunity to deliver the beautiful blankets and adorable dogs to them. We both felt so good sending these gifts of hope, comfort and encouragement to those who may be needing them. We are so grateful to all of the friends, family, and neighbors who have contributed to this wonderful labor of love.

Posted by Stephanie on "Jasonslifeisgood.blogspot.com"

Donations & Delivery

Donations continue to roll in! Just another manifestation of the love & admiration for Jason and his family.

A bag of "Juniors" (dogs) and a stack of "A little Piece of Heaven" (blankets) were provided to Janet (Jason's mother) today for her and Steph to deliver to nurses stations at the U of U Hospital. Due to patient privacy regulations, we can't deliver them directly to the patients. Janet thought it would be nice for Jason to deliver some as well, depending on how he is feeling. After reading his blog today, sounds like today may not be a good day but there's always tomorrow!

Thanks to all those who donated today! While donations so far have all come from the Brighton 5th Ward members, other family and friends may donate one of two ways. Checks should be made out to "Inspired by Jason".

1. Mail donations to:
Inspired by Jason
1042 E. Ft. Union #142
SLC, UT 84047

2. Drop off donation to America First Credit Union, account "Inspired by Jason"

If you have questions, please contact Judy via email at inspiredbyjason@yahoo.com.

Another delivery of "Juniors" is scheduled this week to Primary Children's Hospital.

Friends feed each other's spirits and dreams and hopes; they feed each other with the things a soul needs to live. Glen Harrington-Hall

Halloween - First Delivery

On Friday, October 31st, the day after receiving several financial donations from woman of the Brighton 5th Ward and with the help of Julianne Wallace, we were able to make our first delivery to the University of Utah Hospital patients on Jason's behalf. Reams Grocery Store donated 18 Mylar balloons and 3 stuffed animal dogs valuing $60.00. Each gift included a tag with Jason's inspirational story indicating the gift was being delivered on his behalf.


First Stop...the Burn Unit - 3 balloons attached to dogs were delivered to children (one of them only 2 years old). The other 2 went to adults. The nurses were thrilled!







Next we delivered 11 balloons to Neuro Critical Care, one for every patient!








Our final balloon (one popped in the car) went to a girl in Rehab who we were told has been there for a month and whose family lives out of town. She was given a balloon with a little book of HOPE. The nurse radiated joy!


All those we spoke with were touched by Jason's story and expressed concern for him and appreciation for the gesture.

We want to thank these incredible health care professionals who care for the needs of their patients with such love and tenderness. As they determined who was "most in need of cheering up" at that moment, it was apparent that they really knew and cared about each one of their patients.


It was an incredibly rewarding experience! Thank you Jason for inspiring me.