Durham

We left sunny Vale around 2:00 this afternoon and arrived in Durham around 4:30.  The skies were full of threatening clouds that erupted into a huge thunderstorm as we finished our dinner in a near-by restaurant.  Our Niece, Michelle Sever, who lives near Durham, joined us for dinner.  She is the daughter of Lee's sister & brother-in-law, Lennie & Tom Sever.

We have been so fortunate to have family to look after us on our many visits and overnights, or weeks in Durham.  In addition to Michelle, my brother Dennis, his wife Betsy and daughter Eleanor are constantly calling to offer any assistance.  They always come by to visit as I sit through those long hours in the waiting rooms.  My niece, Genice and husband, Roger Nix, also live in Raleigh and have on many occasions fed us and have come by for good moral support.  It is always comforting to have them near.

Tomorrow morning @ 7:15, Lee will go to the clinic for his pre-op for surgery on Wednesday.  As soon as we leave the clinic, we will drive the fifteen -minute drive to Dr. Cook's office for the Moh's procedure on the cancerous growth on his head. His appointment is @ 10:00, and we are anticipating another all-day procedure as the doctor carefully removes tissue, examines and determines the extent of the invasive cancer.  He will return to the suites we are staying in and spend the night. 

We should know tomorrow what time the surgery for the graft will be done.  As I said before, we anticipate a hospital stay of at least five days.

The storm is now over, and all is quiet outside.  I can feel my body relaxing and know that sleep is not far behind.  I am hoping the same for Lee.  Tomorrow will be a very long day, as well as Wednesday.  Sleep will be welcomed!

Please continue to lift up your prayers on Lee's behalf, as I know you will.

More Later.....................................................Brenda