Wednesday, March 19, 2008

Home

After 51 days in hospital, Noah finally came home yesterday! There were a few times during this stay that I thought we'd never see the day. We are just so very thankful to finally be home and together again as a family. As this is a public blog and not private, and I'd like to keep it that way, I feel unable to share all the events of the past week. But trust has been broken between us as a family and the medical staff, and unfortunately, I feel that we are no longer part of the team in Noah's care. It will be very difficult to regain that and I can't even begin to imagine how to do that. The worst part is that we know this will not be our last hospital stay, but it will be very hard to go back when Noah gets sick again. A huge thank you to the staff on CH5 who have been our support through a very rough time. Please pray for a good long break this time. We need it now more than ever.

14 comments:

Anonymous said...

PRAISE THE LORD!! We are so thankful that you are home, and we will continue our prayers - for contunued health for Noah, for healing for your whole family, and for a good long stay at home. We love you!
love, Heather

Ramona said...

Look what God has done again! Welcome back home Noah- we look forward to seeing that you stay there for a good long time again!
We'll be praying for you guys and the situation with the hospital staff etc. I hope you feel His peace in that area today, even if you don't yet see the changes that you want.
Ramona

Anonymous said...

I am so glad to read you are home. I am unsure of what happened during your stay but can tell you we have been through similar situations where our medical staff has completely broken down any faith and trust we have in them. I still dread going inpatient at a particular hospital due to this. So I think in some way I understand what you mean.

Alison - Andrew's mom (TPN support at yahoo)

www.caringbridge.com/canada/andrewsjourney

Kim said...

Once again, God has shown His faithfulness. we are SO thankful that you are home. We will pray for health, healing and time to spend with your family. Nichole - know that at any time of day (or night) I am only a phonecall away. We love you.
Kim

Anonymous said...

PRAISE GOD! I'm so happy to hear that Noah is home. We're praying for Noah to continue to be healthy and stay healthy for a very, very long time. God is AWESOME!

Take care and may God continue to bless you all!

~Rissa

The Keowns said...

Yeah!! Just in time for Kailyns birthday! I bet she couldn't ask for a better present

Verna said...

Praise God! I will pray for you about the struggles that have come up.

Kathy's corner said...

We praise God you are home, and know how difficult this past week has been for you, but remember that when God is for us, who can be against us. He is your defense, and your healer. we love you . love mom

Su-Ann said...

I am so sorry to hear of your experience. I don't know you, but I am a Christian, and I am a nurse. I know how vital that trust is between health care teams and families. Please be encouraged. You have had many good interactions during Noah's journey. God knows how you feel, He has seen how you've been treated. And He has Noah & you in the palm of His hand. He won't forget you, no matter what humans may do.

Kelsie-Lynn said...

We are praising God that Noah is at home!!! What a huge blessing and relief that must be! Also so sorry to hear about your loss of trust with your medical team. My husband I have expereniced similar issues with his medical team at times so I will be praying for that! Take care and can't wait to hear more about how you are all doing! Blessings & prayers!

The Hines Family said...

Praise God that Noah is home. :-)

Rosanna Toews said...

You come to mind so often. So often. May the moments together as a family fill up your 'tank' - with loads of love and laughs and joy and peace and rest.

Anonymous said...

Hooray! Way to go Noah! God is SO good!

claire said...

Yeah Noah!!! You are so strong and brave. How wonderful for you to be home and in the arms of your family who love you all so much. You are so precious Noah! I will pray that the hospital relationships will be healed. Enjoy your time home with your little one. I hope it is a long, extended stay!!

love claire (kerri's friend from sweden)