Day 39..We're HOME


*UPDATES*

5/5 7PM

DAY 39 


Tony WALKED out of the hospital today.

WE. ARE. HOME. And there's no place like it.

We had a super long day tying up all the loose ends and waiting for all the prescriptions to be filled. Thank GOD for insurance cause without it, the meds would've cost over $4000 for a ONE month supply. 

We got home just before 5pm. Tony requested a Jamba Juice and some Egg Flower Soup from our favorite Chinese restaurant on the way home. He's now tucked in and watching BLUEY, per his request. Best. Aussie. Cartoon. EVER. 

We are so thankful. But, so exhausted. 

It's bedtime for Team Nelson. We out.


Comments

  1. AnonymousMay 5, 2023 at 7:41 PM

    Awesome!!!!!!

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  2. AnonymousMay 5, 2023 at 8:00 PM

    Well, I am sure you are all breathing a bit easier because those of us out here who have been watching and praying and even shedding tears of love for your family are breathing a bit easier. What a wonderful Cinco de Mayo… liberation day to be sure. 💖💖 from two of your biggest fans.

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  3. Janelle WMay 5, 2023 at 9:04 PM

    Bawling!!!! So so happy for you

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  4. Kris KeenerMay 5, 2023 at 9:47 PM

    Like you, I’m sure, there were days in this journey that I didn’t think this day would come. I am overjoyed it has. I pray for strength for you as carry the load for all as he recovers and that you all find moments of joy in the time together and the opportunity to help each other. And I pray Tony’s recovery is forward only from here on, that you see gains every day.

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  5. AnonymousMay 5, 2023 at 9:52 PM

    Look at him! Thank you Jesus. He looks so good. There is color in his face and light in his eyes!

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  6. AnonymousMay 5, 2023 at 10:49 PM

    Oh, this brought tears to my eyes. I am so happy for everyone. ~a

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  7. AnonymousMay 5, 2023 at 10:58 PM

    Such fantastic news. And great picture!

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  8. AnonymousMay 6, 2023 at 6:49 AM

    So happy for ALL of you! Thanking God. We'll keep those prayers coming!

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  9. Lauren VandermeerMay 6, 2023 at 6:54 AM

    Hooray, hooray!!! So thankful to see this good news this morning. Team Nelson is a FORCE! Thank you, Jesus, for all these answered prayers. Please continue to be near. Thank you for promising to always be in the valleys WITH us. Bless you all! Sending love and continuing to pray. 💛

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  10. AnonymousMay 6, 2023 at 8:12 AM

    So thankful and so happy for you.

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  11. AnonymousMay 6, 2023 at 9:55 AM

    So glad to hear this news. Will pass on to our prayer chain.

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  12. AnonymousMay 6, 2023 at 2:17 PM

    This is the best news ever!!!!!!!!! Welcome home Nelson Family! So good to see him upright!

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