Sunday, November 1, 2009

Mary's Home! :)

Mom was discharged from the hospital in the afternoon today and arrived home around 3:30! She said she loved her first breath of fresh air (after 7 weeks)! We had the house all ready for her and she's enjoying being home very much. Her counts are all great today and there's a nurse stopping by tonight to check on her.

She can have visitors but we can't stress enough that you must be perfectly healthy to see her. We don't want to take any chances on her getting sick while she's home. It's good that her white count is up, which fights infection, but she still is weaker than normal. If you'd like to come see her sometime please call Amy to make sure mom is up for visitors. Amy's number is 815-343-5977. And if you do get a chance to stop by, we ask that you keep your visits short and sweet since mom is still not 100%.

Thank you all SO much for your support, for your prayers, and for all the love you've shown us these past few months. As you know, we're not through it yet, but we've put our trust in the Lord and know He will see us through. We love you all.

20 comments:

  1. Karen Fararre LeRette LindquistNovember 1, 2009 at 5:37 PM

    Thank God, Mary!!! So glad that you are home at last. Enjoy yourself and take extra special care, don't want you back in the hospital any sooner than need be. My prayers continue for you and your family. Thanks to your family for keeping everyone updated. I hope they will continue to do so. Again, so glad you are home!!

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  2. We are so happy for you, Greg and the kids. Praise God! I am going to stay away since I am with kids everyday at school, but the prayers won't stop. Rest up and get strong for the next fight. Love, Dee

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  3. WOOOOOOO HOOOOOOOO! That is great news! HOME SWEET HOME! Love ya Mary! - Angie

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  4. Prayer can be amazing.

    ...There's no place like home.

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  5. Kathy and Tim SandnessNovember 1, 2009 at 8:24 PM

    Welcome Home! Stay healthy and strong. Praise God.

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  6. Mary so glad to hear you made it home!!!! God is working day by day to restore your strength,renew your spirit and return you to complete health!!! Hang in there and enjoy your time at home!!!.I will continue to raise you up in prayer and hope nothing but the Best for you!!!

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  7. Welcome HOME Mary! I am doing the happy dance for you..Praise God from whom all blessings flow. I will never visit you anywhere because of my job surrounding me with so many germs daily but my heart is visiting often! much love, Cathy Bergstrom

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  8. Yay, Mary! We are all so excited for you to be home. There's nothing like it, is there? :) And, a new blog background to celebrate - how cool!! Rest, rest, rest, and enjoy!

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  9. Welcome Home, Mary! We're rejoicing with you and continuing to pray for you!

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  10. AWww So Glad to know you are home Mary!!!!!

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  11. Welcome home Mary! Tim and I are so glad to hear that you are doing well.We'll keep you in our thoughts and prayers for the days to come.May you enjoy your time home with your loved ones and keep getting stronger.We love you! Tim & Jamie Brown

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  12. Mary, Praising the Lord today - and continuing to pray for the counts, your immune system and your continued strength. I know God has seen you this far, and will continue the fight! He is on your side. I continually pray. We serve an awesome God. Praising Him today and always. Love you and hugs, Lynn

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  13. So Excited that your levels are doing good. I bet you're so happy to have your own space and comforts!! Keep getting stronger one day at a time. We believe that you're truly special and we miss ya tons. Donna Donovan

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  14. Mary I am so glad you are home! I also will stay far away from you and Julie because of the germs I am around daily at school. I pray for true relaxation for you and your family. Everything is always better when you are home!!
    Love,
    Laurie

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  15. Welcome Home, Mary!!! Still praying for you. . . Britta Robran

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  16. Welcome home, Mary!! So glad that you finally made it home! :) Congratulations, and you are still in mine, and my family's prayers! My mom says hello! :) Great news to learn, and hope your immune system grows and stays strong!!

    God Bless,
    Molly Novotney

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  17. Mary, thinking of you and hoping that being in your home has been the best thing for you. I pray that every day will be better and better for you. You can always be assured that our Lord is watching over you.

    Love ya,
    Jill

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  18. Mary,
    So very happy that you are home! My thoughts and prayers are with you as you continue your journey. The Lord is truly shining down on you! Rest, rest, rest, and enjoy your loving family and being home. Thank them for this blog update...they did an awesome job. Take care!

    Lou Ann Fararre Olson

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  19. Good luck Mary and get a lot of rest our thoughts and prayers are with you

    Kevin & Patty
    Bublitz

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  20. Thinking of you and praying that you are doing well - please keep us posted on any updates so that we can continue to keep our prayers coming! Blessings - so happy that you are home!! God is Great! Mary Beth

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