Owen was discharged at 9:30 thanks to some seriously awesome nurses!! We ran by the RMH and paid our dues and then hit the road to the airport. I had no help when I returned my rental car but I made it.
I carried 2 huge duffles, a car seat, a large rolling suitcase, Owens diaper bag, Oxygen concentrator and of course, Owen in the stoller! We had to go from the rental car garage, across the street in the rain, and into baggage check in. We made it and I was relieved to get rid of half my load.
Now we are sitting at our terminal, charging the concentrator. Owen is sleeping peacefully and our plane will probably board in the next 30 minutes. I am still amazed at how well Owen has recovered. His recovery is far from over as we adjust his meds, heal up his chest and allow time for the bone to heal. I can't pick him up under his arms for six weeks.. so we do the cradle hold. Not so simple on a 3 yr old.. try it sometime! :) I'm sure in a week, we'll have this all figured out.
Owen keeps saying "HOME.. Dada, Bobo... HOME!!!" He is very excited!
Yesterday.. Victoria and Justin came by to visit us at the hospital. They brough goodies for both Owen and I. They know hospital life like nobody's business as their sweet Moriah spent almost a year in ICU at the same hospital. You can find their blog on my sidebar.. under Moriah! Their story is a brilliant one and we can't wait to meet Moriah sometime soon!
Owen spent his days playing in bed.. not a whole lot of activity going on. His scar is healing so nicely.
Here was our room getup. Owen sure had a gret relationship with that TV. The little one next to us was so sweet and didn't cry but a few times. We pray she gets her heart soon.
It feels great to be going home. I'm sure our reunion with Kamryn and Carson will be priceless. Thank you for all your prayers!!
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YAY! We pray you have a safe flight and that you meet angels along the way to help with bags, and that Owen gets to sleep!!
Yaaaay! Fabulous news. So thrilled you are on your way home. We couldn't be more pleased for you! Have a safe journey back, and I hope you find some good Samaritans to help you with all your luggage at the other end! Well done Owen - you are a STAR!! x
i'm so glad Owen is doing well and that you guys get to go home. i have a question that you may have answered before, will Owen ever be able to go without his oxygen or will he have to be on it long term?
praying for a safe trip home,
shanna in sc
That's the best news of all! Yay for Owen!
YAY! I'm so excited for you all. I pray for a safe flight home.
Yaaaay!!!!! And you're off! I'm so blown away by Mr. Owen's amazing recovery. What a miracle and blessing!
I was so honored to be helping him sip on his Diet Dr. Pepper yesterday, and with all his cuteness, I would even jump on a plane to give it to him in Arizona...just say the word =)
Justin and I were blessed by our visit yesterday, and will continue to keep you all in our prayers.
Much love,
the Nelsons
Wow! I feel such relief for you! I am so glad this is behind you & that it went well! Congrats...I can imagine how sweet your reunion will be:)
Congrats!!!!!
So happy for you and your family! Excited to hear that Owen gets to go home!!
I will keep you and your family in my prayers!
YEAH!
I'm so happy for you! Yay Owen!!! I feel for you and the load you were carrying through the airport...been there before, minus the oxygen! Hoping you find lots of rest and recoup once you're home.
Yay! I've been stalking your blog every day for the updates. I'm so happy everything has gone so well and I can't wait for you all to reunited!!
Hey, I recognized Moriah's momma right away! How sweet that she was there with you. Those of us who have been down that road can surely support one another.
So glad Owen has been discharged! He looked happy to be getting out of there!
Praising God with you.
Lynnette
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