September 24 - Day 35

We are home!! :). Last night we were able to come home and rolled in the driveway late last night. Sunday and Monday at the hospital were quiet days, playing the waiting game. Evelyn's blood was taken every day to check her levels - once the chemo was completely out of her system we were free to go home. This usually takes about two days but can sometimes take longer. On Monday around 3:00pm her results came back, her levels were where they should be and it looked like we were going home that night! We couldn't be happier - the last couple days Evelyn refused to nap so we were anxious to get home to our own beds. Evelyn's hemoglobin was still low (at 70) and because we were going home they wanted to do a blood transfusion to bring those levels up. As mentioned in the previous post Evelyn started on a chemo drug in pill/liquid form that we have to administer for about 10 days at home. We met with the pharmacist to go over the details that come along with this drug - because it is toxic we need to wear gloves, make sure we don't drip it on ourselves and dispose of the syringes at our local pharmacy. This makes us a little nervous but we know how important this is and thankful its only for a couple days. The blood transfusion started at about 5:00pm and finished around 8:00pm. Evelyn's port needle was taken out and we were free to go. Walking out of the hospital Evelyn seemed to know where we were going, she was so excited! She sang and screamed for joy most of the way home then crashed and slept all night. 

Just enjoying the car ride..

Then realizing where we were going :) 

It has been such a whirlwind these last 5 weeks - it feels like just yesterday we flew to MacMaster late at night we so may fears and now we sit here at home having come through the most aggressive phase of treatment. And our lion is still going strong and staying healthy . Our Heavenly Father has turned His face toward us and showed us His unending grace, unfailing love and mercy throughout all of this. There has been a lot of ups and downs (and more to come I'm sure) but no matter what we can know we can turn to Him - such a comfort. Thank-you again to everyone that has helped in their own way in these last 5 weeks - everything has been SO appreciated! Here are just a few more pictures from the week. 

Breakfast in bed..

Then a little rest

How we passed the time at the hospital - sister visits,

being silly and pretending,

walking the halls or watching cartoons,

eating or playing.

Taking her vitals or helping with blood work.

THE prefect bald head - just precious :)

Lindsey and Stephen 

2 Corinthians 1:7 "And our hope for you is firm, because we know that just as you share in our sufferings, so also you share in our comfort."