Perfect! One word to describe the beach. Temperatures have held from low 50's in early a.m. to mid to high 70's in the afternoon. Plenty of sunshine and breeze. (maybe a little too much breeze on the beach). Lee and I tried to sit on the beach Saturday, but the sand storm we encountered looked like the small sahara! After about 15 minutes, we gave up and came back to the house. Yesterday evening, the weather was so beautiful that I decided to walk on the beach. Lovely here, but cold and windy on the beach. I was able to enjoy a short walk and headed back to the house.
We talked to Lee's lung transplant coordinator yesterday and we do not have to return to Duke until June 14 & 15. We decided to have the bronch on a day separate from all the other tests. We do not want to dehydrate Lee again. She gave us a good report on all his tests and there was no rejection as reported from the bronch. We will have to wait another few weeks for the report on the fungus infection of the lung. We were told that this is a long treatment process and that it takes at least six months. After she talks to the doctor, she will let us know what he can do in regards to bee-keeping, planting and harvesting and using pesticide spray. This has been a major issue of Lee's. It is very hard for him to give up some aspects of farming.
Lee is enjoying his time at the beach and is getting much stronger with climbing the stairs. Last night we were able to meet with some friends and eat at a small restaurant that was not crowded. It felt good to do that. Tomorrow we will have lunch with our friends, Jerry and Gloria in Wilmington. So far, this has been a wonderful week.
I had time to finish proof-reading my book and sent it to the publisher. I hope to hear from them by next week. Will let you know how that turns out. If nothing else, I will have my own permanent record for the family. I would like to be able to share it with Duke and other recipients. It is my wish that the book will encourage others to become donors and that the recipients will learn to gain strength in their fight.
Time to help Lee with his breathing treatment and perhaps another trip to the beach and just read a book and relax. (weather permitting!)
More Later........................................Brenda
So --glad you're having a good time at the beach. Wish we could have joined you. I'm wondering if you all will be back in town and want to join Betsy, Bonnie, Fred and me at Captain's Galley on Saturday evening. We'll be coming through from Asheville to Raleigh, but will stop long enough to meet B and F for dinner. Join us if you can....tried to call and leave message yesterday, but guess you were on the beach.
ReplyDeleteHey guys. I heard you met my twin sister ! She is a few mintues older than me.. We look so much alike, mom cant tell us apart alot of the time. Glad you are having a great time down there. wish I was there with you. am working but butt off but for some reason,it aint getting any smaller!!!
ReplyDeletelove you both!!!
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p.s we are not twins.. we look NOTHING alike. I have to wonder where they got her! lol.. she is 5 yrs older but I tell everyone shes 9-10 yrs older. lol. that usually gets me slapped. lol.