Alan's Reflections

First of all, I would like to thank you for your prayers and concern for us - Judy and me. Your prayers are especially appreciated because through prayer and God's help anything is possible. Faith, determination, family, and friends are going to be the anchors that pull me through this difficult time. (I am a Navy guy, you know.)

Some of you like to give me a hard time, that is appreciated too! I know you are just doing so because you care. I look forward to many more fun times with each of you. May God bless and keep you.

Signing off with the name my grandchildren call me,
Dude

Friday, July 11, 2008

Today was my last day at work until Alan has the transplant and we come back home. I will miss my co-workers who are also my good friends. Alan went to respiratory therapy here at Presbyterian Hospital's Pulmonary Rehabilitation Center. He also made sure his oxygen was delivered to our apartment in Durham, because he will need it immediately when we arrive this Sunday. Our youngest grandson, Connor, will be baptized Sunday morning. After church we will come home and pack up the car and head for Durham. Sunday night we will spend the first night in our new temporary home. Monday morning we go to the Pepsico Center, which is Duke's fitness center. They will evaluate him and determine if he is physically ready for the transplant. We have an appointment with the doctor on Wednesday. Alan is excited and says "Lets Rock and Roll." We will
tell you all about our new home and neighborhood soon. Alan & Judy