She's Escaped!

I am excited and thankful to report that Lee had another overall good night (with the exception of your standard hospital interruptions every hour) and was released around lunch time today! She then successfully survived the next test of endurance: her first car ride in New York City traffic (see the latest photo). After making it safely back to our hotel, she was able to find a comfortable position and grab a nap before enjoying her first post-hospital meal (KFC was her choice...I did offer something a bit more glamorous but the Colonel was her craving).

Our plan is to check out tomorrow and meet up with my parents for an RV ride to Pennsylvania. We'll then finish out the trip to Tennessee on Monday, which will accomplish our hope of "home for Christmas". Please be praying for a smooth ride (if you've ever driven or ridden in NY you KNOW that requires a miracle) and comfort for Lee as we head south. I should also take the opportunity here to say how thankful we are for our parents who have been here to help and support us the entire time; I can't imagine having gone through the past two weeks without them.

For those of you in Tennessee, I wanted to let you know that we are working on plans to host a little "get-together" in hopes that we can catch up with many of you we haven't seen in far too long and say thank you in person for all of your prayers and support. We are currently looking at next Sunday afternoon, the 29th, as a likely time but will post finalized details once we reach Knoxville. Hopefully my next post will be celebrating a safe and uneventful arrival "Grandmother's House" for our first Christmas with our families in 7 years! Thank you once again for continuing to follow Lee's "story" and support her with your prayers and encouragement.

Steve

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Messages

Di Cieslak

December 21, 2013, 11:43 PM

Such wonderful news! Congratulations on your escape, my dear friend! We'll continue to pray for smooth healing and a supernaturally smooth trip. Love you guys! Sylvia O'Dell December 21, 2013, 11:43 PM Praying for a restful night and traveling mercies as you head south! Love to all. Dolly and Digger

Sandi Henry

December 21, 2013, 11:46 PM

The miracles just keep coming! Lee looks wonderful in the car. You guys look pretty happy too! Praying for a smooth trip out of NY and all the way to TN. Home!!! Can't wait to see you guys.

Steve Crimmins

December 21, 2013, 11:48 PM

Congratulations on the escape. Merry Christmas from the Crimmins Family!

Ruth Warner

December 22, 2013, 12:00 AM

May blessings abound. Enjoy the CHRISTmas season with those you love.

Susan Rowley

December 22, 2013, 12:08 AM

Steve and Lee, Have a very special Christmas, and prayers for traveling mercys, Safe and Comfortable. Lee, wink, don't overdue! A hug of strength from a friend!

James Broman

December 22, 2013, 12:09 AM

Perpetual blessings and answers to prayer. Our prayers continue for safe journeys and a blessed Christmas celebration.

norma bannon

December 22, 2013, 12:14 AM

So excited for your trip to Grandmother's house ! I have driven in NY so appreciate your comments.. Be safe and I am so glad that Lee is into KFC in the Big Apple.. :) and has escaped! Prayers and blessings to you ! Norma

James Vandergriff

December 22, 2013, 12:15 AM

Sounds like everything is going great. Pray that you have a safe , comfortable trip to Tennessee. Ed

A.J. Paulsen

December 22, 2013, 12:16 AM

Chief That is outstanding news. Amy and I wish you safe travels and a very Merry Christmas! Enjoy the time with your families. A.j. and Amy Paulsen.

Carter & Deanna Barnes

December 22, 2013, 12:18 AM

Amazing! Praying for safe travels and a joyous Christmas. God is SOOOO good!

Eunice Goodwin

December 22, 2013, 12:18 AM

PTL and wonderful, wonderful! Safe travels, Eunice and Dan

Carolyn Hamby

December 22, 2013, 12:47 AM

Wonderful! Be safe!

Felix Peguero

December 22, 2013, 12:58 AM

Awesome!

Sherry Walker

December 22, 2013, 1:04 AM

God is good.

Kelly Anderson

December 22, 2013, 1:07 AM

Excellent, praying for comfort in your travels. To both your folks: Way to go mom and dad, you are awesome examples of godly parents!

Bill Terhune

December 22, 2013, 1:22 AM

That is great news! Will pray for safe and comfortable travel to friends and family for a joyous Christmas celebration. Praise God for talented staff from surgery to p/t. Prayers of blessing for them as well.

Renae Moore

December 22, 2013, 1:33 AM

Blessings to you both. Lee, I know you have a long road ahead but rest in the Lord and He will give you the strength you need for each moment. Have a wonderful Christmas with your family. Lovingly, Renae Moore

Eric Bamer

December 22, 2013, 1:40 AM

Happy to see you on your feet and checking out. What a speedy recovery!

Lisa Currall

December 22, 2013, 1:45 AM

Praising God for healing. Blessings~

Dennis Hackworth

December 22, 2013, 1:48 AM

Praise God- Merry Christmas

D Ward

December 22, 2013, 1:58 AM

Thanks be to God!!!! Grandmama we love you- Jesus is bringing you the best Christmas gift ever!!!! Love, Debby and family

Sandy Temple

December 22, 2013, 2:16 AM

I am so happy that things are moving along so well! I will continue to pray for recovery and safe travels! Hope to get to see Lee again and meet you Steve!

Terry Puckett

December 22, 2013, 2:20 AM

This is so wonderful and I am so very happy for you all. What a joyous time you will have with family & friends. Praying for a safe and smooth ride to Tennessee. Merry Christmas Lee & Steve.

larry gregory

December 22, 2013, 3:03 AM

Have a great & wonderful trip and Christmas. So happy all is going well for u. See next year at the lake. Larry

& Jo.

Susan Jenkinson

December 22, 2013, 3:12 AM

Happy happy happy!

Wendy Sternshein

December 22, 2013, 3:26 AM

Incredible news! Here's sending you wishes for smooth travel where you can relax and enjoy the scenery. Lee, you are nothing short of amazing! Happiest of holidays to you all.

Tom Jursik

December 22, 2013, 3:50 AM

Drive carefully. Love and hugs to all of you. Tom and Kay

Shirley Keith

December 22, 2013, 4:05 AM

How thrilling! I just love a happy ending. Our prayers have been answered.

lenny Greenstein

December 22, 2013, 5:29 AM

Wow, that's great news. Have a very merry Christmas.

Judy Wilson

December 22, 2013, 5:56 AM

Amazing! What a wonderful Christmas gift for you both. Praying for an uneventful journey to Knoxville. Happy Trails to You. Judy

Meredith Hutchins

December 22, 2013, 6:24 AM

That's a long drive to TN. I hope Lee will be able to use the bed in the motor home to rest along the way. Safe travels!

-Meredith

Dan Sharp

December 22, 2013, 7:10 AM

Quite an incredible journey you two. Great to see God's work in your lives. Thanks for the updates. I will continue to pray for you. Merry Christmas!

Debby Swecker

December 22, 2013, 3:52 PM

Wonderful, wonderful, WONDERFUL! Will pray for safe travel and healing. Merry Christmas to you both and to all your friends and family. We serve and love a redeemer and healer!

Bruce Ensign

December 22, 2013, 4:39 PM

This is fantastic news, Steve and Lee! Thank you and we sincerely hope your trip home for Christmas will reap many many blessings and amazing memories to overshadow the trauma of the week. It sounds like the Lord has been answering prayers on your behalf.

Evalyn Forlines

December 22, 2013, 6:57 PM

What a blessing. So glad "the parents" were there also. Safe travels. Still praying. Bruce and Evalyn

Dolores Burtnett

December 22, 2013, 11:26 PM

We are just so thankful that you are doing so well. God does miracles every day! We love you! Dolores

Jacob Kappert

December 23, 2013, 2:16 AM

Lee, This message board is such a wonderful way to be in relationship. I have only met you briefly at a BBQ to open up Station 32, but wanted to let you know that in reading your story I was touched by your perspective on faith and strong example. I will be praying for your "dash" and thank you for reminding those around you to be thankful and live our own "dashes" passionately.

You have a new fan and I will be praying for you and your family. Merry Christmas! and I hope this season brings many good memories and Bavarian cream donuts :) Jake Kappert and Family

sue ensign

December 23, 2013, 3:40 AM

Fantastic!

Emily Dreyer

December 23, 2013, 4:59 AM

Congrats on your escape! :-) I hope you all have a blessed and merry Christmas!

Kevin Davenport

December 23, 2013, 6:29 AM

Great news on your escape, Glade to hear you will have Christmas with your family and friends. Merry Christmas & God Bless Kevin & Nina

Matt Chambers

December 23, 2013, 3:22 PM

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Amanda W

December 23, 2013, 3:37 PM

Wow!! What a blessing to have seen God's hand at work during these past 2 weeks. So, so thankful :) Praying for the next leg of y'all's journey. Merry Christmas!!

Joan Bouck

December 23, 2013, 5:52 PM

I'm so happy for you guys! This is the news we were waiting for. Happy Holidays to all of you! Joan FD3

Jim Dickson

December 23, 2013, 7:17 PM

Well, "Thankful" doesn't even begin to cover it, but we are Thankful that you are doing so well, Lee. We are sooo impressed by your grit in moving forward through these difficult steps in recovery, but not surprised. I mean, you ARE from Tennessee, after all ! Hey, Steve, the custom lifts

for your boots arrived, so "Stretch" still won't have any undue advantage ! Wishing you all the very Best Christmas, and a New Year filled with Health, Happiness, and Love. Jim and Kathy

Matt Conklin

December 23, 2013, 11:26 PM

Wow...what an amazing journey! May His Grace continue to bless you both! Merry Christmas! Yes....I caught up on your blog on shift...we can talk about that when you both make it home safely! PFF Conklin Mmmmmm KFC!