update Dec. 3, 2008

Hi all,

I just wanted you all to know that we are home. John's son, Charles
drove us home from Temple and stayed with us until Friday after
Thanksgiving. Charles was so very helpful and is a pleasure to be
with. Thank you so much, Charles for fixing the front door latch. I
have been asking people for five years to fix it. It works perfectly!!

We had a very nice Thanksgiving. My brother, Terry and his wife,
Sheila came. My good friend, Johnanne came and brought 2 friends that
we had not met. Charles, John and I made 8 for dinner. After dinner,
Johnanne pulled out a domino game called Mexican Cars. While Charles
watched TV with John, the rest of us played the domino game until wee
hours. We had a great time.

We are very happy to be home. Allison took excellent care of the
house and the dogs. Nash took off some weight and was put on some
medications that are making him feel and move much better. I don't
know what in the world we would or could do if it weren't for the
wonderful friends and family that make all of this possible.

John is having a pretty hard time eating. Without a stomach, he is
rarely hungry and feels bloated after only a bite or two. I am
communicating with Dr. Shabahang in Temple. He has suggested that we
return to Temple to admit John again in order to get some IV
nutrition. We think that we can get that done here, at Covenant
Hospital and won't have to drive all the way back to Temple to do that.

I want to thank Charles and Pat again for all the help while we were
in Temple. What a God send.

Love,

Shere