Earlier this evening I had decided that I would not have the time to write this blog tonight. Writing, however, releases so much of my stress that I sometimes feel compelled to write. I have been very busy with food preparation for Thanksgiving and we are both looking forward to having our family gathering here once again. Today I made a carrot cake with some black walnuts that I had in the freezer. Later I was able to make the pie crusts for the traditional pumpkin pies. What a joy to be able to participate in the preparations for this Thanksgiving Holiday.
There were so many times during the past year that I doubted whether or not we would be able to have this celebration again. There were so many times that I was afraid we would lose Lee. As I write this blog I can share with you the good news that the husband who was with us last year for Thanksgiving is indeed here today and looking forward to seeing all the children and grandchildren next Thursday. I'm hoping he will once again be our master carver of the turkey.
Today was another good day for Lee. The lung transplant coordinator called and gave us the update on all his lab work that was done on Tuesday. We were told to lower his anti-rejection drug and that his potassium level is now within the normal range. That was good news. To date, Lee has not shown any signs of rejection and that was one of his main concerns. He has prayed that he would not reject his new lung. We walked at the Family Life Center walking track again this morning and then left to visit the Bill Canipe family @ noon. Please remember to pray for Debbie and Bill's son, Bradley. They are both going through the pain of loss of a loved one.
Once again, Lee decided to take a drive all by himself this afternoon. He now walks more and more with just the cane and is sometimes able to actually do a few small chores. I believe he is enjoying his new-found independence as much as I am!
I will be very busy with all sorts of preparations for the next few days and may not have time to visit with you on the blog. I'm glad some of you are still there and I look forward to writing to you again after the Thanksgiving Holiday. Enjoy your Turkey, your football games and your family.
More Later................................Brenda
what a pleasure to check and see that i had a lot of reading to catch up on. i have really missed checking the blog every day, and now i find that i will be able to continue. it is a blessing to me.
ReplyDeletei wish for you guys to have a wonderful Thanksgiving, and a wonderful time with your family.