Greetings!
It is with joy and peace that we welcome this wonderful season of the year!
Our spirit of hope continues to be our beacon of light as we face each day. We have become accustomed to the dictates of Lee's schedule. It now feels comfortable, and we are grateful for the closeness of Duke as we travel to Durham for those necessary clinic visits regularly. There have been some extras for Lee this past year. He had cataract surgery in the Spring and prostate surgery in July. Unfortunately, in August he did get the dreaded report of rejection. After four days in the hospital with special treatment, we returned home and he was rejection-free until recently. A mild stage of rejection has been treated here at home and we are optimistic that it has been controlled.
On a bright note, he is feeling quite well, and is gaining his strength. He is very independent, and now finds time to do some work that he enjoys. He is loyal to his work-out sessions at the rehab center and is reaping the rewards of his hard work.
I completed my book in July, and it was published late last Summer through Publish America. I consider it one of my greatest achievements as a tribute to Lee. It is my desire that it may help someone along the way who may be facing either an organ transplant or the decision to become an organ donor. I named it "Now We Have Hope", because that is what we have.
In February, we welcomed our great grandchild, Easton Lee Spencer, to our family. He is the son of grand-daughter, Laura (Kanipe) Spencer. All of our grandchildren range in ages from six to twenty-five. Two of the older ones are married. We now have two college graduates, one in college, one employed,, and the others are in elementary, midfdle, and high school. Two of our adult children and one grandchild are actively pursuing their post-graduate degrees.
Lee and I continue to be amazed at his good fortune to have received his gift of life. We know, that because of his gift, we will be allowed yet another Christmas with our families, friends, and others. Please join us as we once again lift up our voices in praise for the blessings of Christ, and the promise of hope for all.
Blessings to all of you this Christmas,
Brenda and Lee
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