We got Jim home yesterday around 5:30. It was amazing. He walked outside and looked up in the sky as if he had never seen it before. He was overcome with emotion. When we got him home we sat down and had dinner as a family. It didn't seem real but in the same breath it felt like he had never left home.
Now, Jim is just concentrating on getting stronger. He is a little discouraged about how weak he still is. Getting up and down the stairs about does him in. I think that he thought that when he left the hospital he would be better. That is going to take months, but at least he is home with his family and we are here to take care of him.
The kids are being great. Nathan is being diligent about reminding everyone to wash their hands. If you use the bathroom, he will ask you if you washed. He wants to make sure that his dad stays home. I think this whole experience has had a far more profound impact on the family then they let on.
Well, today is a good day. We are all together. What can be better than that?
Tuesday, July 1, 2008
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Nothing could be better than that - being home together! Hooray for this part being over. Now on to the 15 days and then the next 70 after that.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on getting Jim home. What an amazing family you have! Thank you Suzanne for writing this down and including such great detail --(like that he smelled like tomatoes!)--Our prayers are with you.
ReplyDeleteKristi D.