Thank you, Jesus; Avery is home! The anticipation mixed with all the preparations and nervousness felt almost like I was bringing a new baby home from the hospital. He came home to a "Welcome Home" sign in the front yard and balloons, thanks to my mom, and a house as germ free as I could make it. He laughed as Phillip unbuckled him, and kind of looked at us like "What's all the fuss about?".

I was worried that the transition would be a difficult one, but it has gone surprisingly smoothly. One of the biggest challenges has been to keep him on some sort of sleep schedule since he was all mixed up in Cincinnati. He also isn't so sure he likes his baby sister. She climbs on him and invades his personal space, which he doesn't like. Plus, I don't think he sees her as part of the family yet, and he just doesn't trust her. I think he's warming up to her though.

Phillip and I have been getting reacquainted as well. It has been so great to talk to him face to face, not just via text or phone call. I missed him sooo badly! He has been doing all kinds of little projects around the house and yard. I think 8 months of doing nothing but sit with a sick child has given us both the desire to do something productive.

We're off to see our docs at Dayton tomorrow and catch up on what has been going on since they will be following us now too. Avery will be going to Cincy every Friday, and then we're booked everyday this week for an appointment, so we'll be staying busy.

We're really just looking forward to a simple summer at home and continued improved health for Avery. Thanks to you all who have prayed for this day to come!


-Bethany