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Friday, July 13th

What a wonderful day it is. Otto's ANC was at 1000 this morning.  Do you know what that means?  We were released from the hospital today and were able to go home! We are so excited and happy!  We left the hospital late this morning for a glorious ride home up the same route we've been up and down daily for the past 28 days, but with Otto this time.

Oh, don't think for one minute that we canceled our Casino Day! Doctors and Nurses all prepared and dressed for the occasion. After farewell hugs and tears, we were on to home where we still celebrated Casino Day together. Thanks Mahoney's, Springers, Farras, and Macioleks.

Morning rounds with Drs, nurses, and support staff
Otto with Teresa from Child Life Services

Awesome nurses, PCAs, Child Life Services, and Social Care Staff
Casino Day with Macioleks, Mahoneys, Farras and Food from the Springers


It is great to be home as a complete family with friends nearby. Otto is super happy to be home with Willow and Ella. Our neighborhood even added balloons to each of their mailboxes with the message "Welcome Home" on each as we drove up the street It was an incredible way to welcome Otto home. There were definitely water works.

Balloons up our street. 
Thank you all for the support, food, cards, gifts and everything that is driving Otto's and our energy and spirit.

So, for now, we are home into next week. The next chemo cycle probably starting mid to end of next week after testing at Yale on Tuesday.

Hugs, laughs and smiles from the Funders!

Comments

  1. Taylor Family AdventuresJuly 13, 2018 at 2:49 PM

    The. Best. News. Eva’!

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    1. funderbloggerJuly 13, 2018 at 3:32 PM

      This “Girl with Short Red Straight Hair who likes to Ride Dragons” is psyched! Lol!

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    2. UnknownJuly 14, 2018 at 10:18 AM

      Can’t wait to give Otto a big Kiss😘

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    3. funderbloggerJuly 17, 2018 at 3:04 PM

      Thanks Pat!! He can’t wait either!!

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  2. UnknownJuly 14, 2018 at 9:54 PM

    Thanks so much for updating on such an exciting day! Welcome home, prayers for all transitions enclosed x

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    1. funderbloggerJuly 17, 2018 at 3:05 PM

      Thanks, Val!! We are happy and ready for re-entry on Friday!

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