Tuesday, October 20, 2009
"All Done!"
That's right, (borrowing from Isaac's favorite phrase) we're "all done"! After 25 days in the hospital, we are actually being discharged this afternoon! Isaac receives his last dose of morphine at noon, then they just want to make sure he doesn't react negatively at 4:00, when he would normally receive another dose. If he's OK (which they think he will be), then we get to go home! Well, "home" is a relative term at this point :). Many of you know that we moved the day after Isaac and I came into the hospital, and neither of us have actually been to our new house yet. It feels strange to say I'm going home, but it's not to the place that I associate with "home"! My mom, dad and friends have been working long hours the past few days to unpack our boxes for us and make our new house feel organized. Russell had also been working hard at unpacking on his own (while working full-time) a few weeks ago while we were in the Abbotsford hospital, but I'm so glad he hasn't had to worry about that while we've been here at Children's. I am so grateful to amazing friends and family who have dropped everything to help us, and have prayed fervently on Isaac's behalf. There's still a lot of healing and adjustment to come, so I will continue to update you on how our Superboy is doing.
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Wonderful news! We will keep praying for you. Enjoy your new home, its lovely!
ReplyDeleteLove Aunt Marilyn
So great! Hoping to hear that all went well and you're settling into your new home with a happy and healthy boy.
ReplyDeleteThat is wonderful news, Heidi. I am so happy that Isaac is doing better and that you are finally able to take him home. Take care!
ReplyDeleteHorray for you!! Hope your first night at home went well and that the adjustment to being at home goes smoothly.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations to the McMaster Family on your discharge from Hospital!! Such great news. What a beautiful boy and wonderful, wonderful family. It was a pleasure meeting all of you and I wish you all good health and happiness forever. xo Jane
ReplyDeleteHow nice that Jane commented on this blog! All the highly skilled and caring medical staff in the ICU at BC Children's Hospital, but particularly you, Jane, and Martin spent many long hours tenderly yet professionally caring for our little Isaac. Thank you for being so patient with the patient(s) which included his Mom and Dad and Grandma and me (Grandpa). We will not quickly forget you. We are deeply grateful for your kindness. Blessings on you.
ReplyDeleteIsaac and Heidi and Russell: What an incredible journey you've had, and all through it your faith and positive outlook shines through. I was laughing and crying and laughing again through this rollercoaster experience you've shared with all of us. You are an inspiration and I am so thankful that Isaac is on the mend. He is a Superboy, and you are Superparents.
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