Silent Auction Items

There are already an amazing number of items that will be auctioned off at the event, and even more to come! Here's just a short list of a few items you can get your hands on:

• Idaho Steelheads Tickets
• Muhammad Ali Autographed Boxing Gloves
• One Night Stay at the Modern Hotel
• Autographed Tommy Lasorda Baseball
• Restaurant gift certificates, salon packages and Pilates & Yoga lessons
• Authentic Celebrity-Autographed Guitar
• Various works of art (wood sculptures, stained glass, etc)
• Michael Andretti Autographed Die-Cast Indy Car
• And much, much more

So bring your checkbooks, because all of the money is going to a good cause. Thank you for your support. We can't wait to see you there!

Beards: The End of Days

Guys, I also want to add a few thoughts to the contest and to your dedication. It’s meant a lot to me the sacrifice that you all have had. I know that for some this has been more painful than for others (you know who you are) but I am completely proud of all of you that managed to make it to the final day.

I’ve had a pretty shitty two and a half months, more than I’d wish on my worst enemy, and I know that it’s not over but anything that lightens the day and makes me chuckle I appreciate more than you know. And this has more than done it. You guys are true friends and I won’t forget this.

Now onto the finals! I don’t know who is going to be able to pull it off or if anyone needs to, but I’d love to see someone try to nail the look of Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad. You know, Members Only jacket, eyes that are a bit to close together, unbuttoned button down shirt, mangy mustache and the utter animalistic lust to wipe Israel and anything Jewish off the face of the planet. Who’s got the jacket to pull it off!

Ok, have fun guys and may the best/worst/longest/shaggiest/mangiest beard win! And thank you so much!

Jeff

Happy Thanksgiving

I know most of you are probably already gone but I just wanted to say happy thanksgiving!!!! I know I have a lot to be thankful for this holiday and one of those is everyone I work with. I hope to be back soon. Enjoy the time off!

Jeff

Broken Barker Bash

I'm going to need a good party after being cooped up all this time. I can only watch SportsCenter and History Channel for so long!

- Jeff

At Dad's

Everyone, I'm finally out of the hospital and am at my dad’s house in Fruitland. It feels awesome to be here.

I really want to thank everyone for all of the support and good thoughts. I got a lot of love for a lot of people and this company right now. I couldn't have done this without all of the visits and help I've received. It really does blow my mind how good people are.

Once I can walk again and can stand to be out of bed more than an hour or so I'm going to try to visit. That might be more than a few weeks though. They still won't let me put any weight on my foot and it will be a few weeks before they will.

So right now I'm just here recuperating and trying to do long emails on my iPhone. No need to reply unless you want to but I just wanted to say hi to everyone and let you know my status and to say the first of many thank you's and I love you's to come.

Be good to everyone. Have fun. And I'll see you soon.

Love, Jeff

A message from Sara Mitton, Wirestone copywriter, on behalf of Jeff

Hello everyone,

Since it is particularly difficult for Jeff to type (or anything) right now, Jeff asked me to write an email on his behalf.

First, he wants to say a huge thanks for all the kind words, messages, cards, notes, emails, prayers, etc. that everyone has been sending. He has really been blown away and touched by all of it. He said he really can’t believe the support Wirestone as a company, and as a family, has given him so far. He always knew we were a family but this has really shown him! He is really missing everything about Wirestone—talking and visiting with you all, and the work.

Though the scariest part is behind him, the hardest part is just beginning—recovery. So, Jeff is going to need you to keep those well-wishes and prayers coming. They are slowly weaning him off of oxygen and the physical therapists are getting him moving a little more each day. Yesterday he walked to the door of his room, with a special walker, which is a big breakthrough. Of course moving is horribly miserable right now with all the broken bones, and walking is especially hard.

With a broken jaw that is wired shut he has a hard time talking and a REALLY hard time eating. All of his liquids and foods (also liquids) are transferred into a syringe and then sucked through a rubber straw. Not fun. In fact Jeff said something like, in addition to the beard contest, everyone in the office should try eating like I do for just two days.

Even though everything Jeff does just to make it through the day is extremely taxing and painful and uncomfortable, he still has an amazing attitude and is as kind and courteous as ever. He has managed to stay positive somehow. Unbelievable. It truly shows you what a remarkable person he is!

He said to feel free to visit as you’d like. The medication and therapy schedule have him pretty tired. So he may doze in and out. He is really looking forward to seeing people and will especially be looking for visits as he gets feeling a little better and can move around a little more.

Please keep the support coming! A very hard road is ahead, and he is going to need it! We will keep you updated on ways to support Jeff. And please let me know if you have any ideas.

- Sara

It was my first full day with my jaw wired shut and the first time I was able to sit on the side of the bed. Big things are afoot and agiant 10mm syringe form of liquified eating has been developed. Ifanyone wants to see it please come on up!!

- Jeff