Monday, July 26, 2010

Vivian's Homecoming.

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Dots and my sister, Marian, made this darling banner

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Fixing Vivian's hair before we head home. I watched a video on YouTube to learn how to French braid!

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Saying goodbye to some of our favorites in the Medical City Children's Hospital PICU (nurses extraordinaire Ronelle and Kara are on the left in blue, the wonderful Dr. Matson is in the white coat)

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Bidding farewell to Kara in the hospital lobby. It felt like we had come full circle when I realized Kara was Vivian's nurse today; she was our nurse on admission 32 days ago and she saw us through some very dark times. Kara was ecstatic to see how well Vivian was doing today

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Leaving the hospital. Vivian didn't quite know what to think!

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Dots, Aunt Mair and Tucker were waiting for us when we arrived home

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My mom tied these yellow bows before she left. They adorned the trees in our front yard and the columns on our porch

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My friend Kristin dropped off this big Rudolph book. Do you think Vivian liked it?

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Vivian was so happy to be in her own room again that she didn't even notice Robert and Will had removed her bed and put the mattress on the floor

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It didn't take Percy long to curl up on Vivian's bed again! He really missed her

25 comments:

Christie said...

I AM ECSTATIC!!!!!

WOOT WOOT!

Janet said...

What a beautiful homecoming. Robert and Eloise you did a fabulous job taking care of precious Vivian. I know it has to be alot easier having her home.

May God continue to bless all of you.

Love and Prayers,
Janet Melton

lmk said...

What a WONDERFUL post!!!! It super to see you all home together!!!!

Quinn said...

Whew!

Maggie said...

SO wonderful! Thanks be to God!

Sharon said...

Lovely photos of one very happy girl! I have tears in my eyes knowing how far you've all come this past month. Whew! Love & Hugs to you all....Sharon

Kate said...

A sight for sore eyes Eloise! I am so so happy to see your sweet girl home where she belongs. Best wishes for continued improvement!

Kate

Holly said...

Hope you all had a wonderfully restful night. May the coming days show promise, improvement and fulfillment of God's richest blessings. Your family has been through SO much during this last month. May you find comfort and PEACE at being home together again!

Jan M said...

Vivian's smile says it all! Percy does look very happy, too! May your family continue to feel God's loving embrace and our prayers during these days.

Sherrie said...

I am so thrilled for all of you that Vivian is back in the comfort of her own home. The welcome sign is gorgeous and you are too cute watching a you tube video to learn how to french braid her hair! I will pray for Vivian's continued recovery.

LeighAnne said...

Yay!! I am so happy Vivian is home and that your family is all together again! :) Hugs - LA

The Spillman Family Blog said...

Praise God! I'm so happy for all of you and hope you enjoy lots of family time with Vivian back home.

Erin said...

Vivian looks so happy and so bright-eyed! It is just so lovely to see these beautiful photos and know that you have finally come to the happy end of a long grueling journey. It would give anyone hope to see this. Well done! All of you!

Mona said...

Ahhh...Home Sweet Home. It's a miracle! Praise be to God!!

Jenny said...

Woo Hoo! Love the yellow ribbons and welcome home banner! Continuing to pray!

Valerie said...

How wonderful to see her smiling and at home with her wonderful family.

A huge hurdle cleared and behind you.

Warm wishes for continued health and happiness.

Love Valerie

Whitney and the Preppy Puppies said...

Yay!! I'm so happy for you all. How happy do Tucker and Percey look to have their sister back home?! xo xo

bevy said...

What a journey... and now you are HOME!!!

Stacy said...

Congratulations. I have been praying for yall...

Sandra said...

OH Happy Day!! xoxo

Her Preppiness said...

Wonderful news.

Squeak said...

What fabulous news! And what a wonderful homecoming. I'll bet Vivian missed Percy as much as he missed her. It's wonderful to see her in her own bed with her doll and her kitty!

Scarlett said...

Such wonderful news!!! I bet Vivian LOVED all the welcome home festive decor!
Percy on her bed with her--what a sweet picture!

Dianne said...

So happy for all of you. The relief shows on all of your faces...even Percy knows things are going to be fine now.

Amber M. said...

SO, so glad that Vivian is well enough to be home with her loving family.

Happy thoughts to you!!