August 4, 2011 Going Home!

The human body is a remarkable thing. On Wednesday morning when the doctors told me Madie would probably go home Thursday, I thought they were out of their minds. She was doing better but she still wasnt eating very well, still in pain, and still not completely functioning. However when Thursday morning rolled around, she was beginning to eat, taking pill medication, walking a little and functioning. She looked like Madie again, smiling, talking, and actually ready to go home. She spent the day trying to meet the goals the doctors and nurses had set for her. We spent some time outside on the beautiful patio, eating ice cream. She enjoyed a few more visitors and then by evening we were ready to head. Before checking out, the doctors wanted her to have another eccho to make sure everything was working correctly. It was amazing! I have witnessed this test a hundred times and there on the monitor I saw Madie's new little valve working as it should with her heart beating away. I was overcome with gratitude. I knew she was all better!
As our time at the hospital came to an end, I left grateful for the opportunity of being there for a few days. I was able to see many of the patients there and I felt as though I was on hallowed ground. These children were all angels. Their eyes were filled will love and hope as if they were the ones helping everyone else get through their trials of life. This remarkable spirit lives in Madie. She has always been full of compassion, empathy, and goodness. I would like to end today's thoughts from something Kenny's sweet Aunt Kathy wrote this week. Her words were reflections of my heart.."We all know that it is through our faith that miracles happen. She certainly must have a great mission to perform during her life on earth. What a special spirit. Won't it be fun to watch this little one grow through the years and reach her potential."