Sunday, December 31, 2017

Peace on Earth 2008

(unedited Xmas letter from Mike Kelly)


Peace on Earth


                                                                                              December, 2008
Merry Christmas from Barbara & Mike.

Hello to all our dear friends. We value your friendship greatly, and we hope to see you all in the future.

We are fortunate to have had several family members visit our home this year. Joe, Cathy & Luke Wheatley along with Matt, Mary, Claire, Gracie, & Elise Elder visited in April. Luke also played is a jazz festival in D. C. in October.  Kate & Lindy along with Lynn & Robbie visited us twice this year. Courtney spent Thanksgiving with us. She is working in Minneapolis for the winter (brrr).  We also spent several weeks at Oak Island..

This year we added 2 mini horses, Belleek & Ash, to our family. That makes 2 horses, 2 minis, 2 Goldens, & 2 cats.

My news is that last December I had a seizure and was diagnosed with epilepsy. It is under control with medication now, but I spent 8 months unable to drive myself; your sympathy should go to Barbara.  Second, I am part of a RIF at EDS. My last of work was December 1, 2008. I am deciding now whether to retire or find another job.

                Lindy continues to have clean scans, so we are truly blessed. Barbara continues to be heavily involved in fund raising for Lindy’s Neuroblastoma Research Project at UNC Children’s Hospital. This year we had a memorial auction in Myersville as well as the traditional Oyster Roast in Raleigh to raise funds. A new drug combination has been developed for children who have relapsed with neuroblastoma; results are promising. A full clinical trial should begin soon. We pray we will never need it.

               If you visit Maryland, please stop in. We are located near Hagerstown, MD.          11908 Woodland Way Rd, Myersville, MD 21773. Phone 301-293-4375. Email: kellymike8@gmail.com & kellybarbara4@gmail.com .

Thank you all for your prayers and good thoughts for Lindy. She is continues to do well  & is taking over her first grade. Our Kate is beautiful and is growing up too fast.

Peace and love,
Mike and Barbara

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