Just a quick post here to let you know that Ally was released from the hospital today. We were actually home around noon on the 26th. She got the fever on Christmas Eve at 4pm....and never got a fever again after that night. Unfortunately, they did admit her for about 42 hours. And those 42 hours were the same hours that contained Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. And then the day after, they felt her white blood cells were recovering enough that they sent her home (although ANC is still a mere 60). I think her fever was just caused by her low ANC...the schedule didn't so much work out like I thought it was going to. It is definitely a tough pill to swallow....I keep wondering why it happened the way it did. That is what I do. I got very angry. VERY ANGRY. But I have since resolved my anger. I will share more about our Christmas tomorrow, when I am not exhausted. It really didn't end up as terrible as you might think...thanks to some very thoughtful people.
The good news is this: Did you know that Santa will come to your house again if you have an emergency like that? He would never leave anybody out. He is Santa, after all. He left us a note on Christmas Eve. It said this:
And Santa is coming tonight!!! I believe. I believe.
And Santa is coming tonight!!! I believe. I believe.
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I don't think I can say a thing that will make this any better, but thank God for bringing Ally home tonight. I heard Santa was flying around over your house for a bit letting all of those cookies digest until Ally is snug in her bed anyway. He is flexible like that. Santa is loving, full of magic and always there for the kiddos. :)
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So glad Ally is home. I can't wait to hear about your Christmas!
ReplyDeleteI can't imagine the anger, after almost making it to Christmas. Kudos to you guys for turning it into a positive and creating a really unique and cool experience for all three kids. Great idea! Hope you guys have a great second Christmas morning together!
ReplyDeleteSo happy you are home......anger is good for the soul!!!!! There is no way we could get through this without the anger, it actually makes me feel better :) Hope your Christmas ended up being perfect!
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Diona
Glad Ally is home. Thinking of you lots and lots during the holiday season (and always). Jenny R.
ReplyDeleteI am so happy that Ally is home and I know that you will now really enjoy Christmas. After all Christmas can be every day of the year when you are all together. Love to you all.
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Janel and Jared, Our sermon Sunday was about keeping Christmas in your thoughts and actions all year long. As always you two get to set an example for all of us. I am sure you enjoyed your Christmas can't wait to hear all about it. As always your are all in our thoughts and prayers. We wish you all the best in 2010.
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