Chance becomes very ill and has to be transferred to the University of Alabama. Through many obstacles he makes it back to his home and functions greatly while waiting to be placed on the heart transplant list. Through the tests, doctors find traces of prostate cancer. Chance over comes this hurdle also but treatments coupled with existing illness, has a mild stroke. Stroke effects result in localized seizures. While having good and bad days, Chance musters up enough strength to actively host the last Dessert Party that the family has hosted since his transition; the largest number of people and desserts to date. The family have a great and memorable Christmas 2002 and 3 days later, we are heavily greiving yet thanking God for enabling us to know, love and honor this man called Curvin Chance.