She's been sprung!  🙌 

This morning's hemoglobin count was an impressive 9.6 thanks to yesterday's blood transfusion, exceeding the doctors' expectations and earning her a ticket home. This gives her a nice buffer even if her numbers slip again before she visits her doctor next week. She walked 300 feet today in the halls of the hospital, determined to regain her mobility so she can get around independently at home - and maybe do some line dancing soon.  

And who knew about the amazing Convalescent Aid Society, a local non-profit that loans durable medical equipment for in-home use at absolutely no cost?  Well, probably many of you did, but we were blissfully ignorant. We loaded up the car with all kinds of great equipment that will make Mom's transition to home life so much easier. The one item they didn't have in stock at the moment was a ramp. If only we had a picture of three of us lifting mom in her wheelchair over two sets of stairs to get her in the house. Hope she doesn't plan to go outside any time soon.😆 That memory alone is all she needs to get her motivated to perfect her stair climbing skills.  

She was so delighted to be in the comfort of her own home and on her couch tonight.  For the first few nights she'll have overnight in-home care for added peace of mind and then we'll reassess her needs in a few days. I have no doubt she is getting a much better night's sleep tonight than she has for the last two weeks and will be so thrilled to wake up in her own bed tomorrow.  

Your prayers and good wishes have propelled her to where she finds herself today as she travels this road and she thanks you so very, very much.