We’re home!!
We were discharged this morning and made it home just after lunchtime! Mary Clare is doing very well and has been napping most of the afternoon. I think she is glad to be back home and in her own crib…on her belly!
As I walked out of the hospital with tears in my eyes, I felt such an overwhelming sense of relief. What a year it has been. In January, we had no idea what was ahead of us. We soon found out that we were having a baby girl, then later began our long journey with HLHS. Now, here we are in December of the same year having witnessed the birth of our Mary Clare and been with her as she faced the most difficult year of her young life. Two open heart surgeries, hundreds of hours of doctors appointments and a much stronger family later, we are home and well and so ready for all 2008 will bring. I couldn’t ask for a better Christmas! God is good!
13 Comments
Lee on December 12th, 2007
WOW!!! I am so glad to hear the news. I was on the verge of calling you a few hours ago to see how things were going! God is so good. He is the ultimate healer and Mary Clare is a shining example of what true faith in Him can do. You and Mel have been so strong and such good witnesses for miracles. Love you!
Terri Woodham on December 13th, 2007
God has given us another Christmas miracle! Mary Clare has brought our family closer to God and helped me to realize just how precious life is. I thank God for His love and for giving me such a wonderful family.
Thank you Kerri and Mel for including me as well as everyone who loves you with your journey in life with Mary Clare and of course, McCanless.
I love you so much and I’m so very proud of you and Mel. You are wonderful parents and Christians. I am truly blessed to have such a wonderful family.
MOM
Judy Brown on December 13th, 2007
WOW! Who would have even thought that Mary Clare could have open heart surgery on Dec. 7th and be back home in Hartsville a mere 5 days later. Kerri, you are right, God IS good. I praise and thank Him for His healing touch and for His boundless love for all of us. Now go and enjoy a normal life. Love, Judy
Kacy on December 13th, 2007
I love y’all so much!
Betsy on December 13th, 2007
I’m so happy for you guys!!!!
stephanie on December 13th, 2007
I am so glad to hear that you guys are home. I know that the baby is happy to home also. I can’t wait to get to see you guys again. Carter has been so worried about Mary-Clare and McCanless. We hope you all have a wonderful holiday season. You are doing such a good job of taking care of those girls and Mel. Kiss the babies for me and Carter and we love you guys and keep you in our prayers.
stephanie
Kim Patterson on December 13th, 2007
I am so glad to hear you all made it home so quickly. Mary Clare is absolutely amazing and such a blessing to all that know her. God has such wonderful things in store for our little angels and I know we all can’t wait to take the journey with them. It was great visiting with you all and hopefully we can get the girls together sometime soon.
-Kim
Misty on December 13th, 2007
I am so very happy to hear that you guys got home so fast!! Hang in there and I hope to see all of you very soon!! Love you all!!
Jean & Bill Mixon on December 13th, 2007
Praise God from whom all blessings flow. What great news, to be home so soon after surgery. So many people have been praying for your family. God is so good. We will continue to offer up prayers for all of you. May you have a wonderful Christmas.
Jean & Bill
Chris Haarlow on December 13th, 2007
Congratulations. WE are so happy that the prayers that we have all sent have been answered. Walking through your front door when you brought her home must have been the best feeling in the world! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. Congratulations!!!!
Chris and Lauren
Kathie Blackwell on December 13th, 2007
What a wonderful Christmas gift God has given you, being home safely with your children! Enjoy His gift and have the merriest Christmas ever!
George Atkins on December 14th, 2007
God is the miracle maker. Your child is a true miracle. Praise the Lord for what he has done for Mary Clare. Can’t wait to see you. Everyone misses you at THA.
-praying for you,
George
Kimberly on December 12th, 2007
Praise the Lord! Our prayers have been answered. Again, tears are in my eyes. This has been a rough year for so many. Mary Clare’s strength through this has truly been amazing! 2008 WILL be great for her!!! I just know it!!! I can’t wait to watch her as she continues to grow.