HOME. There's no place like it.




We are HOME. PRAISE. The doctor's released us yesterday afternoon. (9/29)

We've set up a makeshift bed for Ezrah in our room until she's a little more steady on crutches and can get to the bathroom easier. Her pain seems well managed and gosh was it a surprise to have SO MANY cards waiting for her at home. Some from unknown destinations. Some from families we don't even know. Thank you! 😭

Now....we wait. We had more lab work done yesterday...and we wait....and wait....waiting waiting....more waiting.

When we know, you'll know.

PLEASE KEEP PRAYING!

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  1. AnonymousSeptember 30, 2022 at 8:54 AM

    There's no place like home. Prayers continuing.

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  2. The Callaham’sSeptember 30, 2022 at 9:36 AM

    Sending so much love and prayers from FL!!

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  3. AnonymousSeptember 30, 2022 at 11:13 AM

    Happy you are home❤️ Prayers continue

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  4. AnonymousSeptember 30, 2022 at 11:47 AM

    PRAYERS 💕

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  5. Trylla D LembkeSeptember 30, 2022 at 12:12 PM

    I love her eyecovers! So darn cute. All will be well❤️

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  6. AnonymousSeptember 30, 2022 at 5:38 PM

    Be still and know. God is on your side . Happy shes home . Sending love and prayers your way .........

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  7. AnnieOctober 1, 2022 at 9:52 PM

    I am happy to hear she is in the comfort of her family and home. We do wait for updates. And, if you need anything at all.

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  8. AnonymousOctober 3, 2022 at 7:49 AM

    We think of Ezrah and your family every day and are praying! Thank you for sharing these updates. Sending love! ❤️

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  9. Rachel LynchOctober 3, 2022 at 10:50 AM

    Many of us praying all the way from Cochran, Georgia!! Love you guys!! ❤️

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