Home Was the Goal and Home it is for MC Today

MC- IS HEADED HOME!  

Earlier today I posted a little about Mike and the fact that he is headed home today - exactly 12 weeks from the date of the accident.  We spent 4 weeks in St. George, UT and 8 weeks in Portland.  After 12 surgeries, one heart attack, dozens of Doctors, hundreds of Nurses and CNA's and countless others having a part in MC's recovery - he finally closes the Hospital Chapter of his journey.

Here is how the day unfolded.

The last friend Mike saw at the hospital was actually Mike Friend.  (cool name Mike and it was so nice of you to come by and spend an hour or so with Mike)  When you are waiting for discharge, not only does time go in slow motion, but there also seems to be countless, meaningless delays.  OK - not meaningless, but it almost seems that way when you want to GO HOME. 

Mike's Nurse saying her good-byes as well. 

MC - doing those last minute things like making followup appointments and telling me how to pack his bag. Really?   I think this is just a sign of things to come.  Hahaha

No more looking at the INFO board.   ALL DONE!!!!  

That's reason to celebrate! 

 MC's Room with a view.  Watching the fall colors come in this month was very therapeutic for him. 

My view of MC's room.  I'd park and then call him while I was walking in.  We were able to wave hello and good-bye.  No I didn't actually see him, but I knew he was there and he got a sense of the outside world when he saw me coming and going.  Mike didn't make it outside after his Free Flap surgery on September 12th - 6 weeks indoors is a crime.  

Looking good MC!  Fresh air and his car was a welcomed event.  

Getting IN the car was not so easy.  Mike's foot is HUGE with that frame on it.  We just barely got it in there.  He wasn't liking the trunk option that I offered him.  

All thumbs up and sunglasses on - ready for that short drive across town to Summer Lake. 

Here's Mikey coming in the front door.  Seemed like the proper way to come on home. 

Plus I had a few surprises for Mike and coming up the front walk was the best way to appreciate it.  He was sooooo sooooo happy to be here.  I'm sooooo glad he is happy! 

I'll keep this photo small and to the point. No description necessary however I will say - this is the first time this happened standing up since July 31st.  I know you guys out there can appreciate this.  ( BTW I creeped on him to get this photo) 

Mike sitting back in his favorite easy chair with the foot all propped up.  He promptly kicked back and took a much needed and well deserved nap in the sunshine.   I wandered off to grab some pain killer drugs and Kidderz my Kitty joined him for a snooze.  She's so happy he is here again.  Mike tends to spoil her quite a bit.  

If you haven't met Kidderz - Here she is!  Loves to travel and can multitask while doing so.  She's was just a tiny new kitten when Mike and I dated in 02.  She's been through a lot - I can tell she is very happy to have Mike back "in the house"

 I had an interesting evening sorting meds - OH MY!!!   Lots of early, mid and evening doses of prescription and non-prescription pills and patches.   I look forward to many of these being eliminated in the near future.   I'll be doing this all over again next week and daily reminders until I can eventually pass the buck to "Mr. These are my pills and I will take them as I am suppose to". :-)   I'm all about empowering and not enabling - so I expect Mike to be making great progress soon.  Perhaps I should have him start laundry, make the bed and do the dishes in the morning.   LOL  OK, I'm not that mean. 

How can we say how much we love you and appreciate your support? 

Speaking of support, Mike's Dad, Jim bought the 100th MC's Angel T-Shirt.  Seems fitting.  13 more days to get yours.  Would be fun to run into some random person you've never met and yet you are wearing the same shirt.  I guess you would have something to talk about. 

GUEST TOPIC:  Mike would love to have guests.  Just give a quick call and see if he's home and up for the visit.  Chances are - YES & YES!

SB & MC out from Summer Lake (together) 

PS Stay tuned for upcoming chapters and updates.  Remember it will be another 12 weeks before Mike will even be able to put his foot on the ground.  This will first require an additional surgery to remove the frame.  Then the real therapy begins.  Go Mikey Go!!

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