May 23, 2014

Today Noel has reached another milestone.  It has been two years since his "Liver Transplant".

Things are going well with Noel.  He is now down to once a month lab work and every 6 month visits with his diabetes, kidney & liver doctors.  In February of this year he had a ultrasound for doctors to take a look at his liver.  Knock! Knock! Hopefully major tests are done for awhile. He is working a bit more but still seems to have those days when he is just down right tired.  He's still working in the truck parts industry and loves every minute of it.  

Noel has also planted a vegetable garden and enjoys his new shed that he put together.  
The grand kids call it "there" playhouse.

He recently had the opportunity to go fishing with Brett.  Although the wind came up early and forced them off the lake the time spent together was enjoyable.

These things like working in the yard, planting a garden, snowmobiling, fishing and attending sporting events have now become fun things to do for Noel and enjoy life something that he couldn't really do for 2 years with being so sick.

This last year has brought many memories of our family that we will never forget.  Here are just a few of them . . .

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Enjoying the Bee's games . . .

 

Makenzie after her surgery . . .

Brooklyn & Jackson

Brett after shoulder surgery . . .

Lake Powell with Brandon, Nicole, Jackson & Brooklyn . . .

A trip with Kelly, Kristin, Makenzie & Makailee to
St. George . . .

Noel & Brett taking down the pine tree . . .

Joe & Noel grinding up the stumps . . .



Dash For Donation 2013 "Leon's Liver Team"

Papa Noel helping out with Jackson Baseball . . .

Noelle fall softball, snowmobiling & choir performance . . .

Makailee softball, Jr. Jazz & helping with Emma . . .

Brooklyn loves her dress-up time & Bee's baseball . . .

Makenzie at the Bee's game - Derek Favors, Jr. Jazz Basketball & Softball . . .

Papa Carl & Nana Lu's 60th Wedding Anniversary . . .

Emma just having a good time . . .

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As you can see our family has a lot to be thankful for.  With another year gone by we again are so grateful for the donor program and our donor family for giving Noel a second chance at life. . .