Homeward Bound

And in the grand scheme of things, one is told to prepare for the worst and hope for the best.  Early on I was pretty terrified of what 'the worst' might mean, and it's so clear now that we're very very close to the absolute 'best' of possible outcomes.  The doctors were slightly at odds through the day on if we would get to go home today, but we just got the official word, we'll be home for dinner!

Lung is still expanded, Karee is coughing a new kind of productive cough, (not to be too gross, but she is almost literally 'coughing up a lung'!) and all her vital signs are where they need to be.  Miles took her for a walk around up and down the floor a while ago, and Karee is feeling good.

Ella is packing up the room for us - we've only been here 4 days but there's already a bunch of stuff to pack in!

The story is by no means over, but we're pretty sure we're through with the high-drama parts of it.  We still have to deal with the tracheal stenosis (narrowing of the trachea) and keep a close eye on the lungs themselves, helping them to heal from the trauma of the procedure, keep infection at bay  and keep inflammation down.  I'm not afraid of that part.  I'm particularly looking forward to hanging out with my wife who I expect will soon be enjoying greatly increased lung capacity and function!  Woohoo!

We're sooo grateful to everyone for their caring and generosity.  That could be the understatement of the week!  To feel lifted up by one's community is a rare thing - a rare gift even, and it's one we've been given in abundance.  Thank you to all, near and not so near, for your concern, prayers, love and support.

 And now to get out of here, and get home and take a nice long nap in OUR OWN BED!

With grateful thanks!

Steve (and Karee too!)