Home Again, Home Again...

This morning began with great uncertainty as to whether Cilicia would be able to come home today, but she began to feel better after the nurses figured out what pain medications worked and brought the most relief. Again, we were blessed with great nurses, and they were so encouraging with the walking that had to be done before she could be discharged. I know it wasn't an easy morning for Cilicia, but she was strong and determined...she wanted to go home....and home she is!

When she was wheeled to the front of the hospital and Dad came to pick her up in the truck, a man passed that we had seen yesterday waiting like we were in the waiting room and hallways, and he gave us a, "Great! You get to go home" kind of send off before going back inside. It was another great, "be blessed" sort of going away.

Cilicia is resting and just so happy to be home. All the family was waiting in the driveway to greet us and see the "patient". What a happy time.

She still needs prayer for continued healing and strength as these next few days she will feel sore.

As happy as we are that Cilicia is home, we must remember Santi too. There were tears as he realized that Cilicia was going home without him, but then he perked up when Cilicia said she would call him on the phone tonight. Today has been a little difficult for Santi as his neck is very sore and he seems more uncomfortable with the halo. Please pray that Daddy and Santi will be safe and encouraged tonight as they spend another day at Shands. There aren't any promises, but he may be able to come home tomorrow....we shall see...