MERRY CHRISTMAS

I hope this finds everyone in good spirits and good health. Merry Christmas to you all! Christmas Eve was a status quo day for us. Ron had his third treatment of plasma pheresis and 2 hours of dialysis. He sat up on the edge of his bed but that was the extent of it. He was too tired to move into a chair today. The nurse did not force him to so as not to over exert him today. I managed to get away for a few hours to do some last minute shopping for Ron. I had not been able to do much given the past weeks events. I spent some time with Thomas as well. Thomas did better today. His eyes are slowly starting to clear up and he did not run a fever today. He did not have any ear aches today either. My hope is that tomorrow will be even better so he can come up and open presents with his dad.
Ron will get a break today from his plasma treatment and dialysis...everything will resume on Wednesday. Today he will simply get to enjoy Christmas with us and the staff here who has become a second family.
May you all enjoy your time with family and friends this Christmas and remember the true reason for the season......Jesus Christ! Do not forget to take a moment to reflect on the precious gift God gave us in Jesus Christ. Remember to appreciate and be thankful for the family and friends you have with you today ...be mindful of the blessings our Lord has placed before you and remember to give thanks and praise to HIM!
Our family has been given a precious gift this Christmas....a new heart and kidney for Ron. We will take a moment today to think of his donor's family and the loss they are feeling this holiday without their loved one. We ask God to bless them and to bring peace to their hearts in knowing that their loved one has made such a positive impact in our lives, Ron's life ...and so many other organ recipients. I hope someday they will come to know how much we appreciate them and what they have done for us.

"Today your Savior was born in the town of David. He is Christ, the Lord."
Luke 2:11