Finally Home

On Monday we were told that Harper was doing so well that we should be able to come home on Saturday.  Karen and I were so excited to hear the news and began making a long list of things we needed to do in preparation for her homecoming.  We did not let anyone know initially because we still were not certain and did not want to get any hopes up.  Tuesday morning, Karen went to see Harper in the morning and I went to school to teach the first band of the day.  After that, I went to the hospital to check in and the nurse said, "well, plans have changed a little... Harper is going to get all her tests done today so that she can go home tomorrow!"  I truly could not believe it and it did not sink in that she was going to finally come home!

Karen and I took our list of things we wanted to get done and consolidated it into what we could get done before the next day!  Obviously, the list shortened and we still had a lot to do.  I got my coverage and lessons done for the rest of the week, went shopping for final pieces that we needed for her care at home, we made doctor's appts for the upcoming days and also check-ups for a couple months from now, etc.  It was a busy 24 hours from when we got the news 'til the next day when we finally walked out of the hospital with her, but it was worth all the hustling and it was worth all of the stress of the past 8 1/2 weeks...

Thank you to our distant friends and family from out of town who have been so supportive with phone calls, emails and letters.  Your thoughts and prayers have certainly made their way to Cleveland and have touched all three of us.  Thank you to our friends and family who are in town; your support, overall kindness, help with the dogs and other house chores, dinner distractions and frequent visits were not merely 'helpful', but completely necessary to our survival over these months.  Thank you all from the bottom of our hearts... we cannot thank you all enough nor can we find enough ways to repay you.

Please look back to the blog from time to time and I will continue to post pictures and updates about Harper!  Just looking back at her pictures from a couple of months ago are strange to see - she has already grown up so much and is a completely new baby now that she is all healed up!

Thank you again.  We love you all.  xoxo =W=, =K= & =H=