[Perfesser]

I brought my wife home today! Picked her up a little after noon and took her to Old Country Buffet for lunch (good variety, and it is NOT hospital food!!) She had a nice green salad with several proteins on it. Then we went home. Just after we got on the highway, I handed Peanut her cellphone and told her to call her mother. That took care of the next 30 miles until we were almost home.

I had her sit in the porch on the bench there while I went to get the dog. Yesterday I'd brought some of her stuff home, and I opened the case so Dixie could smell it. That must have worked, because she easily accepted Peanut when she first saw her. (I'm sure the handful of apple pieces I gave Peanut for the dog had nothing to do with it! )

We walked the dog, then I went to the pharmacy to fill seven new prescriptions. I also bought Peanut a new 28-bin pill box (7 days x 4 times a day to take them). She's sure gonna need it to stay up with all these drugs!!

While I did that, she settled down with the finances. I kept expecting her home, so I put everything off, and now she has to find out if we have any money left! (I'm betting we have more than she thinks. I really didn't spend much while she was gone!)

Anyway, the 6-week hospital stay is over! Now we get to find out what life is all about with this new thing as part of it.

Last year in the after-Christmas sales, we scored a super deal on a 7-foot tall artificial tree with lights already installed. It was a floor demo, so we saw it then, but not since. Last night I set it up and had the lights on when she got home. She's been playing Christmas music ever since while she worked.

With all the doctor appointments in the near future, and it being so soon after she got out, we decided to cancel our trip home for Christmas. It's 1200 miles each way across the plains of Wyoming and South Dakota, in winter, so she could spend a week or more with her mother. No way could she handle that stress load!! So we'll be decorating this year, and won't have to worry about a cat helping us this time!!

So life is moving in the direction of whatever our new normal is. The next year is gonna be quite a ride!!

Thanks all for your thoughts, prayers and PMs. It has meant a lot to me to have the support of my friends here.

Oh, BTW - she lost about 15 pounds while she was in the hospital! Kind of a rough way to do it, though!



CT

[nursesrock]

I'm so happy for you both that she's home. Illness of any sort for that length of time is so trying.......she's very lucky to have you in her corner. I wish a very happy holiday season for you both!!

[Nell]

Oh CT I'm so happy for you and Peanut! I'm sure she was so excited to get sprung from the hospital and back home with you where she belongs and with Dixie too! I agree, she's very lucky to have you in her corner. Enjoy the homecoming.

[lpully]

So glad she's home! Sounds like you have a plan in place. I'm still praying for you both!!

[Carol Jo B.]

There's no place like home! I'm sure Peanut is feeling more relaxed there and when she is relaxed, you will be relaxed. Best of luck to both of you.

[DocSanae]

Glad to hear the news. I hope your new routine settles quickly.
to you both.

[dixieladybug]

I am so happy she is home. I am sure you and Dixie will take good care of her. One day at a time.

[sue4491]

Originally Posted by Perfesser

I brought my wife home today! Picked her up a little after noon and took her to Old Country Buffet for lunch (good variety, and it is NOT hospital food!!) ... Anyway, the 6-week hospital stay is over! Now we get to find out what life is all about with this new thing as part of it. With all the doctor appointments in the near future, and it being so soon after she got out, we decided to cancel our trip home for Christmas. Oh, BTW - she lost about 15 pounds while she was in the hospital! Kind of a rough way to do it, though! CT

Sorry didn't know Peanut was ill! When did that happen? I hope she's OK now! Sending up prayers for you! **HUGS**

[pretty woman]

Hi CT,
I am so glad to hear Peanut is home..6 weeks? Wow weee. A dog (pet ) can be such a comfort. Good luck and God Bless especially during the transition you will both be facing.

[tcgc0114]

I'm so glad Peanut is finally home and that you two finally get to start this next leg of your journey through life together. *hugs* And enjoy the season for all of its' glories!