Update 9/08/2011 - He's Home!

What a GREAT day!  Warren got his loaner wheelchair at 8:30 am, the room was cleaned out by 9:30, meds and supplies were secured, "graduation" was attended (see photo) and after some grateful good-byes we were on our way.

His first meal at home was enjoyed OUTSIDE on the patio.  Then, after unpacking and settling in a bit our p/t was to hit Costco and Publix.  He seemed to enjoy just being out and about.  I have a feeling he is not going to have any trouble getting sleep tonight.

Catie will be back Friday from Mobile.  The weekend should be pretty relaxing for the two of them.  Good food, good sleep, and no nurses popping in every few hours should really help catch up on much needed rest. Then on Monday we will head back to Shepherd for an assessment in order to get into an interim program while he waits to get into the outpatient program.  The options are all a bit confusing so we are, once again, implementing the "one day at a time" lesson we have been learning.

Bottom line - all is well!  Lots of smiles today and an excitement about starting this new phase.  O.K.... and maybe a moment of reality when we realized this has still not just gone away.... But that's o.k., we are still full of hope and determination.

Thanks for your continued interest, your support and your friendship.

Love,

The Cleary's