Good morning! I am happy to write Mom has returned home! Her counts continued to rise to a level where the doctors were comfortable discharging her. After a busy day she arrived home late yesterday afternoon. She was very happy to be home and was excited to sleep in her own bed in the comfort of her own home.
This comes with mixed emotions for her and us as a family. Her being discharged by no means indicates that she is "better". She is just at the point where her counts are high enough to go home. She will still be very closely monitored, as they look for signs of graft versus host. Mom now has a minimum of three appointments per week, which can range from 1hr to full day visits. The same rules apply for her as they did in the hospital, restricted diet, no new live plants/flowers in the house, and no sick visitors.
Mom is still very tired and will have to adjust to living back at home. Dad has taken some time off of work to help her around the house, which is great. It will be an adjustment for us all as we hope to help out as much as we can.
We are so thankful to the Lord for his continued care over Mom. All things considered she is doing well, and we pray she continues to stay strong and continues to recover. Please keep her and Dad in your prayers as they adjust to life at home, and the busyness of her many appointments.
"And we know that in all things God works for the good of all those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose." Romans 8:28
Praise God from whom all blessings flow! So thankful! May our Lord continue to strengthen Louise and provide healthy grafting! May He surround Eric and Louise and the whole family with His love and peace! Love, hugs and prayers from Henk and Janice
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