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FOR SALE
HOME WITH 5-STALL BARN
IN RALEIGH

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Congratulations
Gary & Julie Holmes
Melody Simpson Holmes, 5 lb 7oz, 19",
born August 10, 2010.
She was a month early but is doing great!

Dad and Big Brother checking out
the new baby girl!!!!
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Barb is Home!!!

Barb was released from WakeMed Rehab to go home on Tuesday, August 17th. She continues to improve each day and can do more and more things around the house. She is walking a little outside with help from Jeff or her Mom. She, with Jeff's help, has made a trip to the grocery store -- Uggh!! Please continue to remember Barb and Jeff in your thoughts and prayers. Let's hope that she improves enough before the year end to be out riding again.

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NEWS FROM TRUBY HAMILTON'S NIECE PATRICIA

Sorry I have been so out of touch. Just got back to Denver last night with my Dad. It was a hairy landing and I think my Dad may be taking the train/bus, etc. back)

Truby had two really good days right before I left (mentally and physically). He is still bed-bound and is loving his chocolate Ensure!! Hospice is coming in (doctor, nurse, aides, volunteer, chaplain). I think he enjoys the extra attention. It is possible that his condition could improve such that he would graduate Hospice in three months. However, the possibility of getting pneumonia again is high (especially lying in bed all the time) and that would not be a good thing. I strongly considered nursing home care but it seems that Sunrise with Hospice care is working well for him at this time. The people are being very nice to him (at least when I'm there and hopefully all the time).

I'm wondering if anyone knows anyone who would like to have his organ and piano. They have sat unused too long and need a good home (free for the moving). He offered them to someone months ago but they were never picked up. I think we are needlessly paying high energy bills to try to protect them. The piano sounds great to me (untrained ear). I know he said the organ needs work but I don't know what or how much that would be. If you have any ideas, please let me know.

Hope you all are well! Thank you again for caring for Truby. He loves you all!!!!

Feel free to forward this to anyone whom you think might want an update.

Patricia M. Spence (Happily Retired)
6829 N. Windpoint Circle, Parker, Colorado 80134
303-841-3080 Home / 720-840-6733 Cell

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PPWHANC member Betsy Hayes' husband Bobby went to get blood work this am on a scheduled follow-up appointment a week after his chemo treatment. He saw Susan the PA, everything was good -- weigh was good, B/P was great! Blood counts were good. He is feeling OK -- the heat is getting to him, but he is staying inside as much as possible. Bobby's next appointment is on August 23rd. Please keep Betsy, Bobby and Brittany in your prayers during his treatments. Having family and friends especially in a time like this is the most special thing that God gives us!

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PPWHANC member John Valentine received word that his heart - stress test came back with a massive blockage in front of the heart. He underwent surgery at WakeMed on Wednesday, August 11th. He had a 95% blockage on the "widowmaker" artery -- doctors put in a stint. He recouperated over the weekend and was back at work on Monday morning. He will have to take things easy for a while and keep his weight down -- can gain no more than 10 lbs. He is expected to be up to par soon!!!

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PPWHANC members Barbara and James Parker and their son and grandchildren lost their home to fire this past weekend. There were no casualties; however, the house burned to the ground destroying everything inside. Please keep them in your prayers and thoughts at this time -- they will need much help as they literally could save nothing from the house.