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Tuesday, June 18

 It’s official. I’m going to be discharged and going home this Friday midday-ish. That’s just 3 days from now. Just had to share the news with my sweetheart right away. Both of us elated.              

Eric’s been “carrying the ball down the field” while I applaud gratefully from the stands. He’s doing all the coordinating/arranging — everything from the delivery of my wheelchair Friday morning to arranging support people to come help me once I’m home to prescriptions for meds to rearranging the furniture in the house to make it easier for me to get around. He’s do dedicated, competent, and on top of it. I’m so blessed, to have such a son. 

And 3 days from now I’ll be home with my love.  🤩🙏🏼💗 Joy! Joy! Joy!

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Jon said…
Such good news!
Yay!
June 19, 2024 at 9:56 AM
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