Home Again

Lee is just getting settled back in at home after being discharged this afternoon. We still don't know for certain what/where her infection was centered but the doctors are leaning more toward a severe viral infection and less toward the bacteria being the primary cause. They removed her central IV line and are culturing that too in order to check further about the bacteria but the most likely scenario is that we will never know for sure. Without the IV they've had to change all of her medications back to pill

form, so that transition is taking some getting used to and created some increased pain, but we are hopeful things will level out as she gets on a regular dosing schedule. She will continue on oral antibiotics for a few more days to make sure any infection risks are taken care of and she will see her primary doctor for follow up on Monday unless something more urgent arises in the meantime. Lee is thankful to be back at home and resting in her own bed. Please continue your prayers for her pain to be manageable and that she can rest well. We are still awaiting contact from the specialists in both Seattle and New York on what next steps might be with them, so we would appreciate your prayers for those doctors and their decision making as well. Thanks again for your love and support! Steve

---

Messages

Jeanne Blanton

October 2, 2013, 9:53 PM

Wonderful news! So glad she is back home. Continued prayers....

Nola von Neudegg

October 2, 2013, 10:12 PM

So glad to hear she is improving and back at home. Home is always the best place.

larry gregory

October 2, 2013, 10:23 PM

Hope all continues to go as planned. Take care Lee - we miss not seeing you out here at the lake. God's blessings. Kimball & Elizabeth Parker October 2, 2013, 10:42 PM Excellent! Praying for news for you from SEA and NYC to arrive soon.

Susan Jenkinson

October 2, 2013, 10:43 PM

So thankful Lee was able to come home. Praying for her comfort level and for rest and healing. Also praying you the medical staff on all levels. And praying for you as well Steve as you care for her. Being the caregiver for a loved one has stresses all their own.

Shirley Keith

October 2, 2013, 10:56 PM

I believe that your beautiful spirit will conquer this illness with the help of your faith and our prayers. Wishing you comfort

Joan Bouck

October 2, 2013, 11:05 PM

Great News. Keep getting better, Lee, and thank you, Steve, for keeping us posted on her progress. Prayers for both of you for everything you need. Joan

Cindy Hambly

October 2, 2013, 11:09 PM

So thankful you are back home. Please give Lee our love and know that you both are in our hearts. Jason Benjamin October 2, 2013, 11:19 PM I'm glad you all are back home!

Jan Bennett

October 3, 2013, 12:54 AM

Home Sweet Home! Prayers for pain management, next steps and wisdom for the Drs.

Ruth Warner

October 3, 2013, 12:59 AM

There is no place like HOME. Great news.

Sandi Henry

October 3, 2013, 1:05 AM

Glad you're home. It's always good to sleep in your own bed and not have nurses waking you up every few hours. Praying for more good news to come and wisdom for the doctors. Hope you have a peaceful night.

Eunice Goodwin

October 3, 2013, 2:28 AM

Praying for good rest for both of you. Love, Eunice and Dan

Mike Heikes

October 3, 2013, 2:30 AM

Thankful you guys are back home. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

A.J. Paulsen

October 3, 2013, 3:37 AM

Glad to hear you made it home. You remain in amy and my thoughts. A.j

Bruce Ensign

October 3, 2013, 4:26 AM

Thank you for the update Steve. We are glad Lee is home and will pray for the situation as you have requested.

Linda Hamilton

October 3, 2013, 5:37 AM

Nothing like home sweet home! Will continue to pray as you request!!

Don Disney

October 3, 2013, 12:37 PM

Loving you! Don

Steve Braden

October 3, 2013, 2:02 PM

Thanks for the update. We are praying daily for wisdom for the doctors. We love you guys.

Lisa Currall

October 3, 2013, 3:15 PM

You are on our dining room prayer list for every prayer time....... Blessings~

Terry Puckett

October 3, 2013, 3:18 PM

Thinking/praying for you both daily. Terry Puckett

Lee Anne Giurintano

October 3, 2013, 7:32 PM

Glad to hear Lee is back home and resting in her own bed. There's no place like home! Continuing to pray for pain relief for Lee and lifting extra prayers for the specialists in Seattle and N.Y. to reach a decision on a plan to help her. Praying for

Steve who has continued to be strong and positive every day! Hang in there! Keep the Faith!! Hug and prayers from Paducah, Kentucky, Lee

sue ensign

October 4, 2013, 5:35 PM

Still praying and still thankful to pray. Thank you for the update. Susan

D Ward

October 9, 2013, 1:31 AM

Lee and Steve, We have 75 women in my Beth Moore Bible Study praying for you! Thank God you are home. Love to your Grandmama! Love, Debby