It's hard to believe that Bela's home already...surreal. WE are very blessed that she was in the hospital for "only" seven months. Depending on the patient and the type of cancer they have, some kids receive chemo for a few years.
Even though there were times in the past seven months when time moved as slow as molasses and we thought we'd explode if we had to wait any longer, the time went fast too.
Obviously we are overjoyed that she's home and don't ever want her to have to be in a hospital ever again, but we are also getting used to being home. We do miss the wonderful staff at the hospital and her friends who are patients. We are finally learning what it's like to be parents to two children...who are home all the time, at the SAME time.
We are relieved and excited to start this next new "normal" chapter in our lives. Bela still will have to visit the doctor at least once a month for at least six months to get blood drawn and watch her counts. She won't have her Broviac in her chest taken out for about 6-12 months, I believe, so there is still cause to pray against infection. Beto and I will have to clean the tubing with heparin every day and change the dressing over it once a week.
Thanks to everyone for all of your concern, compassion, care, prayers, and love. We certainly wouldn't have gotten through these past 7 months without you all. We thank and praise God for His healing!
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| So happy to be home! |
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| Waiting for Bela to get in the house! |
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| Bela's home forever! |
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| Baby food face |
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| "Painted" by daddy |
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| Wearing fun new clothes |
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| Starting to push up, might be crawling soon. |
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| Tea Party with the set the hospital gave her at her "going away party" |
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| Family Time |
Oh so happy for you all - praise God!
ReplyDeleteBeto & Laura, I have tears in my eyes as I write this. But they are tears of joy for all of you. God is amazing, and I thank you for sharing your difficult journey with us. There have been days I felt defeated until would read your blog and see the pictures of your precious baby girl. I hope you know what a blessing you are to others. God bless you all....sending much love and continued prayers.
ReplyDeleteKathi <3
I could not be happier for you all and the whole family that precious little Bela is home finally! I have been just one of so many who have prayed for this day to come. Praise God for his healing and for being with you every step of the way.
ReplyDeleteI love you so much and miss you. One day I hope I can meet Santi and Bela.
Jeanne