From Nelda via a letter to Marsha:
Leon had his forth surgery Tuesday the 30th, out in the IHC Hospital in Salt Lake. Each knee has been operated on three times. This time they put a doner knee caps in. He is realy having a rough time right now. I was staying with hnime, day and night because the doctor said lhe would be a lot better if he could see someone he knew when he comes out of it. It's been hard because he can't sleep. I came hme Friday night after being up for three nights. His children come after work so I can go shower and clean up. They are with hims this weekend and probably every weekend so I can come home. We are trying to get him in Health south, which is half way between a hospital and a care center for 30 days. But right now he is to bad to go there. He will be interviewed again Monday land I hope he will be good enough that they will take him. The doctor says lhe will be six months getting back on his feet. He may never walk again. We are hoping at least he can walk with a cane or a walker. Lots of prayers and faith will heal him

Everything else is fine. I'd just like to stay home a while. I went to the Jazz game las Wednesday with Tina. They beat Denver by one point. The opening was so great. They had all kinds of fire works and a flag that covered the gym floor help by the service men and women. Something to see.

Love,
Nelda