Going Home Tomorrow

Sitting in the hospital room. 8:45 p.m. Just walked with Jayme a few "laps" and settling in for our last night. Phone just rang. It's one of our favorite nurses who we didn't get to say goodbye to in the wee hours of this morning when her shift ended and we were already asleep. Sweet of her to call.

Jayme is doing so amazingly well! Dr. Petracek actually asked him if he wanted to go home right then after he checked on him today but Jayme said he didn't feel quite ready so Dr. Petracek said, "Alright, tomorrow morning then." So tomorrow morning it is. We're glad. I think I probably could have stood 1 more day of driving back and forth and finding care for Evangeline but not too much more than that. Please pray as we transition home. 

It is hard to believe that tomorrow only marks day 4 post-surgery. You grow so accustom to a place so quickly and bond so deeply with those who share your present burdens, thoughts, emotions, and circumstances as well as those who help you through them. We are so glad to be going home but in a way it will be sad to say goodbye to Bill, Angie, Mr. Meyers, Mari, Garry, and Jakea. 

Jayme really has come so far that I think we'll have to remind ourselves to take it easy. He's not bothered at all to sleep laying flat or on his side and he's walking so briskly I sometimes forget that he should be pacing himself. It's still very much recovery mode. We're beginning many supplements to strengthen his heart, immune system, and overall health. We mean to never have this or any other surgery again, so healthy lifestyle plus the hand of God and nothing can touch us. 

I will let you know the transition home goes. Keep praying :) Much love to you all.