HE'S HOME! We pulled in the driveway around 3:00 yesterday afternoon, exactly 4 weeks to the day AND THE HOUR from when he found out his blood work showed possible leukemia. Pretty crazy!
It was funny how he thought everything looked so different. . . much more colorful! And the new Giant Eagle has really developed since he was admitted.
Once he got settled, he took a nap, we had dinner, he got showered, and hung out watching that crab fishing show, Deadliest Catch. The one where men go out and risk their lives to catch crabs. Have you seen it?
He slept okay, but he's accustomed to the hospital noise, so the quiet hurt his ears. And because he has the port, he hasn't been able to sleep on his stomach like he used to.
It's such a comfort to have him here. The kids fly in with my parents tonight at 11:00 p.m. to Akron/Canton. They do not know their daddy is home. And if they are not asleep when they get in, we know they are going to be soooo excited to see their daddy! Isaiah is 8 and Brianna is 6. They knew Daddy had to be in the hospital for a long time. But if you think about it, what's a long time to a kid? A single day can be a long time.
Also, if you do not have a church to celebrate our Savior's resurrection, you are welcome to come to Northside with us. We are offering 5 services, hopefully one will work for your family. The web address is www.northsideweb.org. Please click and read the "Welcome" and "What We Believe" links.
For those of you that will be at NCC on Sunday, if you run into us, his nurse said that he can attend the service, but no hugs and fist bumps are best.
A home nurse from Summa will come to the house today to teach us how to care for his port. He has to be back at Akron City for a check-up on Monday. I'll continue to post from time to time.
Again, much love to you all! We couldn't have come this far, as smoothly as we have, without you!
Wednesday, April 8, 2009
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Mic,
So glad to hear that you are home!
Hope that you continue to get great news on your recovery!
Much Love,
Chris & Dawn Beery
yay! happy to hear that you are home...sorry to hear that it's too quiet though, that'll change after the kiddos arrive. They are going to be Sooooooo happy to see daddy at home :)
*hugs*
Terri
Mic,
I am so delighted to hear you are home, but so sorry for all that you have had to go through. Do know that though we have not seen each other in several years you are in my thoughts and prayers. I am currently living in Lebanon, Ohio, north of Cincinnati and do not get north very often. Wendy's blog has been a wonderful way to keep those of us who care about you well informed of your progress. Enjoy a wonderful Easter with your family.
All the best,
Joyce Shrimplin
Mic,
I was so happy to see that you got to go home!!! Take care of yourself, and we'll see you in a few weeks. Thanks for being such an awesome patient, and thanks for just being you....you are truly an inspiration.
Love,
Megan
Remember, you cannot get a better flavor by sticking trail bologna directly into your port. Baby swiss, maybe, but certainly no Troyer's.
These words of wisdom brought to you by Timmay. When it comes to medical issues, Timmay knows best. He's married to a nurse. And Lord knows that nurses are the greatest thing since...well...since trail bologna.
Mic, Glad to hear you are home!!! We received the news from Chris who has done an awesome job keeping us posted with your progress. I continue to pray every day for you and your family. Keep your spirits up!
miss ya,
Much Love,
Bertie
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