Home Sweet Home

Hi Everyone,

On August 6, one day shy of a four month stay at SC Valley Medical, Allie came home at last.

Friends and family came to help pack up the stuff we had gathered over the months. Ron, Jordan, Samantha, Allie and me loaded up in the rental van and headed for home. The girls helped keep Allie's head steady over the bumps and it was mostly a good ride for her.

As we came down our driveway, the scene was one that would bring tears to anyone's eyes. It certainly did ours. Friends of Allie lined the driveway and yard with welcoming signs and the yard was full of balloons. Nervous, and a bit overwhelmed she smiled as we drove her chair onto the van lift and lowered her onto the ground (leaving the hospital we had help so this was our first time alone and I'm sure Allie was pretty nervous). But she was thrilled to see her friends and was touched beyond words. The house was full of great food and the visit was short but very sweet.

Allie was thrilled with her room and was happy to sleep in her new bed. The first night the girls had a sleep over and although they were up late once to sleep Allie mostly slept through the night. Amazing! There truly is no place like home.

As for me, walking into my home was a somewhat surreal experience. Quickly starting to feel right again and am so very grateful to be here!

I have a lot more to talk about. The last few days have been mostly good. It will have to wait. Gotta go.

We love you all so much and I am thankful everyday for the support of our family, friends and community. This journey is not one I pretend to have a handle on. It is not one that any of us would choose. It is one of the last I would have chosen for my daughter. We will try our best to take it one day at a time. I know we could not have gotten this far without all of you. Thank you.

Love, Peace & Happiness,
Deborah