Day 43... A special Day

Dear ones.....
and I mean that sincerely...
you readers have become very dear to me..
This is a special day for 3 reasons.
#1... I woke up in my own home today.
I left the hospital and John and I flew home yesterday.
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The trip was not easy but I was surrounded by love
and supported by prayers the whole way.
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When we arrived home we were greeted by
loving friends holding banners, waving and cheering
and balloons and a welcome home sign at the front door...
and much more.
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I am overwhelmed by all the love that has been shown to me
and to John.
I am so very appreciative and grateful.
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I want to tell you all about it and
show pictures of my darling friends and
all they did.... but I am not quite up to it today.
Posting pictures would take a wee bit more energy than
I can muster at the moment but
I want you all to know that I am home and being
well taken care of.
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#2..Today is my dear friend, Silvija's birthday.
Her husband took off work to celebrate with her.
Can you guess where she is going to celebrate???
She and Ron are driving 80 miles to spend the day with me.
I tried to talk her out of it.... to no avail.
I don't think visiting us is a very exciting way to spend a
birthday but she insists that it is.
(I always knew she was a little wacky! lol)
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#3...Johnny is competing on the Region 9 team at
Nationals today.
About a month ago Johnny came in 2nd at his
region's qualifying gymnastic competition.
I believe his region is made up of Utah, Wyoming,
Arizona and New Mexico. The top 5 boys get to be
on the regional team to compete at nationals.
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This year Nationals is held in Long Beach...
which is only about 40 miles from our home.
I've looked forward to seeing my boy at Nationals all year...
I just knew he would make the team the one year
the competition is close enough to our home that we
could attend.
It breaks my heart that I can not be there to cheer for him.
If it were later in the month I might be able to go but
not today. That makes me sad.... but Lynell will keep us
updated with text messages and pictures.
I hope that my Johnny and his team do their very best
and are kept safe.
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For someone who didn't feel well enough to do a blog post, I have surely
have rambled on long enough. I guess blogging is good
medicine for me.
Being home is good medicine for me too.
I will get rested up today and post pictures for you ASAP.
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Have a great day.
Hugs, Lura