Officially Home

We got home around 11:30 even though McKenzie was already prepared to go out the door when I arrived at 9:00. She has been sleeping in her own bed for 3 hours now. What a relief. Phinney will be coming home from day care in a couple of hours also. He will be so excited. The other morning, he was asking to see the fan in my bedroom for the millionth time and I told him Daddy would let him see it that night. He responded "I no want Daddy. I want my Izzy back." Of course, I broke a little inside, but now he has his Izzy back.

Thanks to everyone for your support through this time. We really appreciate it. I would like to think this is the last time we will have to go through all of this, but we know we have another surgery within the next couple of years. Hopefully, when McKenzie is a little older, technology will have advanced enough that further surgeries will not be necessary.

We are wishing everyone a wonderful weekend and wishing good luck to the benefit being held for my cousin and her family this weekend. Wish we could make it guys.

Melonie

21 Message(s)

Posted May 3, 2009 10:44am

by Tamara Recker

Welcome Home!

Posted May 2, 2009 12:12pm

by bob munroe

way to go izzy

Posted May 2, 2009 8:39am

by Kerri Testement

Great news! I know it was a struggle for y'all during this admission -- but being home is an awesome medicine, so Izzy will continue to make great strides forward! (We, too, just sat in the hospital for several hours waiting for "official" discharge. Very frustrating!)
Glad to hear that y'all are home!!
kerri testement
cp: katietestement

Posted May 1, 2009 11:18pm

by Janeen Greathouse

so glad you're home now, it's certainly a step in the right direction. just enjoy yourselves and get lots of sleep (if possible) :-)

Posted May 1, 2009 6:06pm

by Teresa Falzarano

I'm so glad to hear you have Izzy home. I just read a whole weeks worth of postings at once (we lost power over the last weekend like half of Oakland County, and I only seem to have time for email on the weekends) and I have to say, that even though I have no idea of the roller coaster ride you are on, I was taking the up and down ride with you as I read. As always, I keep you all in my prayers daily. I know Izzy will continue to progress as she spends time with her whole family. I'm so glad Phin has his Izzy back. Lots of love,
Aunt Teresa

Posted May 1, 2009 4:42pm

by Sundie Guttovz

Welcome home, welcome home, welcome home!!!!! It's a great place to be after such a long stay in the hospital... nothing like it! May there be plenty of rest, uneventful days, and relaxed play time in your future! Hugs and prayers, Sundie & Sydnie

Posted May 1, 2009 5:26am

by Mary Stefanides

I am so glad that Izzy is home, I will continue to pray for her renewed strength and health.
Love, Aunt Mary

Posted May 1, 2009 12:39am

by JOY K

Welcome Home! Heart hugs, Joy and Jilliann
cp sillyjilly07

Posted Apr 30, 2009 11:05pm

by Kathleen Angeli-Voyt

God bless all of you! Know that our thoughts, prayers and well wishes continue!

Posted Apr 30, 2009 10:00pm

by Trisha King

Welcome Home Izzy!
So glad she's home!!
Prayers Always,
Trisha
cp: JohnnysWay

Posted Apr 30, 2009 7:45pm

by Lauren (Celeskey) Bednarz

I'm SO happy sweet little McKenzie made it home safe and sound! Wonderful news! Continued prayers for McKenzie and the family!
**BIG Heart Hugs** and many smiles your way!!!
God Bless! =D
With LOTS of Hope, Love, and Faith,
Lauren (21yr. old w/Tricuspid Atresia aka HRHS)
cp: hopelovefaith
Blog: www.laurensheart.blogspot.com

Posted Apr 30, 2009 6:45pm

by Stefenie Jacks

Welcome home!!
Always in our many thoughts and prayers,
Stefenie, Ryan, Wyatt and Logan Jacks
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Posted Apr 30, 2009 6:21pm

by Kristy Taxson

Welcome home Izzy!!!!!!

Posted Apr 30, 2009 5:59pm

by Laura Davenport

Great news!!! So glad she's home!
Laura and Lily
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Posted Apr 30, 2009 5:36pm

by Char Mazeppa

Hooray!!!!!!!!!!! So glad to hear the good and positive news. Love and prayers continue for healing and strength....Aunt Char xoxoxo

Posted Apr 30, 2009 5:20pm

by Holly Smith

So glad to hear Izzy's home!
:0)
Holly
(cp: EliesPage)

Posted Apr 30, 2009 4:51pm

by Susan McLean

Thinking of you all and happy to hear that you are HOME!!!
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Posted Apr 30, 2009 4:50pm

by Traci Lisa

Welcome home!!! You made it!!! We're so happy for you guys. Wishing Izzy a speedy, happy recovery and many, many days at home for you all.

Posted Apr 30, 2009 4:15pm

by Hazel McNulty

Welcome Home McKenzie and Family. I continue to think of you and send lots of hugs to you and your family as each day passes with better and better recovery for you.
Prayers continue each day
Love
Miss Hazel

Posted Apr 30, 2009 4:15pm

by Tina Boyda

Glad you guys are home.
Tina
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Posted Apr 30, 2009 3:45pm

by Angela Holtz

Melonie, you have to be so relieved and happy. I'm glad to hear she's home. She'll do so much better healing with all her family and a homey surrounding.