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After receiving the ok from the transplant coordinator, we left Durham Friday morning for a long, tiring trip home. It seemed much longer than the 3 hours plus a grocery store stop that it included. We were so happy to be home & glad when Michael came by to visit as soon as we returned. We have missed everyone so much being in Durham but it was a necessary thing. We settled in with me doing laundry, cleaning, cooking (and yes, a birthday cake for Aaron finally). Aaron needed a nap and took no time in getting one while I met Emma at the bus stop. About 7pm Samantha, Emma & Mason came by for a little visit and cake. Emma & Mason looked like they had grown and we were all excited to see each other and catch up on the happenings. Thank you to everyone for the calls, texts, cards and especially for the prayers. Aaron's labs show he is doing well and his eating shows it too. He seems to be enjoying food after many years of struggling with little or no appetite due to kidney failure & diabetes.

We encourage a call before coming to visit during this first while and please delay your visit if there is any chance of passing a germ of any kind. His immune system is low due to the anti-rejection drugs & will be until they're able to get them to a lower level. They begin with massive doses & tweak them often. Also, we will be traveling back to Durham each week for awhile for a clinic appointment. We look forward to visitors whenever possible. Again, we give God the praise and glory for making this all possible and a huge thanks to the family of the donor for their gift to others in a devastating time in their lives. Please continue to pray for them and us that Aaron will have these organs a long time.

Until later.....

Barbara