She is HOME

[ScreamingMeemie]

Nicole/WannaBe/Nik/Nikki is home, where she belongs.

Christmas Eve, James and I got ready and loaded up the car to go to MrG's brother's house. We were going to stop and visit Nik at the hospital on the way there, I was going to drop off James and come back. I stopped at her favorite restaurant to get her some "real food" and we went up. We were there for about 20 minutes when her doctor came in. He asked her how she was feeling, mentioned that there were several cases of pneumonia coming in and that he was worried that she would contract it and asked if she felt up to coming home. Of course she did. :) I went and dropped off James while they were removing drains, and IV's, doing last urinary tract infection test etc. and came back. As we were getting her ready, her incision ripped open. Why do they remove staples so very early. She started to cry, thinking she would be stuck in the hospital, but they re-stapled and we went home.

She is doing really well, except her antibiotic pills are horse pills that I have to crush and mix with juice. She also has trouble with the painkillers and is a little afraid to take them. I have a call in to get liquid forms. She is getting herself up except for at night, I help her.

She was the best Christmas present ever.

I appreciate all of the good wishes and vibes that I am sure helped save her life and my sanity.

Christmas day was very sad...his absence is so very huge in this house, and I need him very badly. Not want...need.

Today it is 4 months since I last felt his hug and I need to feel that hug, gaze into those insanely gorgeous eyes and let him know that he is/was/will always be special to so many people. He never felt it and always sought it... in all that he did. In a sick twist of fate, I happened to look at the clock at the exact time that I knew he was gone, four months ago, and I am crushed and somewhere back there on that day.

My daughter's best friend/sister/daughter to myself and my husband gave me a bracelet that she had made out of the flowers from the service. It is beautiful, and I will wear it everyday. The thoughtfulness of teenagers blows me away.

This is what they look like:
www.keepsakerosaries.com

She gave us bracelets. Nicole's is orange (from the tiger lilies), hers is yellow, from the roses on the casket, and mine is both...for both of the girls.

I just don't want it to always be memorializing him. I want to be able to talk about him in the first person again, and it's killing me that I can't/won't/never will again.

Thanks again everyone, for everything.

Laura

[Midlodemocrat]

1. How wonderful!!!!

And, those rosaries are beyond beautiful. I had them made when my mom passed away.

Have a wonderful, happy, safe New Year's, my friend.


:loveya:

[ThomCat]

2. The good thoughts will keep coming for a while.

I hope your daughter has a full recovery with no complications.

I wish there was something anyone could do to help you with your grief. The standard advice that "Time heals all wounds" just doesn't seem to be enough. :(

[RetroLounge]

3. All I have for you is a hug...

:hug:

RL

[greatauntoftriplets]

4. That's wonderful news, MrsG.

That's the best Christmas Eve surprise ever. Now she will need time to recover. But she is young and will.

:hug: to you and your daughter.

You both have been through a lot this year.

[flvegan]

5. Great news, MrsG!

May the new year bring you folks nothing but happiness. You deserve it.

[Beer Snob-50]

6. that is a great christmas present!!!

teenagers can surprise the heck out of us sometimes.

:hug:

good vibes to all of you

[Richardo]

7. Merry Christmas, MrsG

Glad WannaBe is home safe and well. :hug:

[SeattleGirl]

8. I'm so glad Nik is home.

I know you are very happy about that, but you are also filled with deep sadness because you miss your husband so very much.

I wish there were something I could do to ease your pain, but I know I can't, so I will offer you a :hug: and my prayers that the sadness and pain will ease a bit over time.

[OneGrassRoot]

9. I send warm hugs to you and your family...

I don't know your story but it's obvious you've suffered a great loss, and my heart truly goes out to you.

I hope your daughter continues to heal, as do you.

I bookmarked the rosary flower link - what an incredible idea. Thank you for sharing.

:hug:

[NewJeffCT]

10. Glad to see she's home

I'm sorry for all of your pain.

[auntAgonist]

11. Laura,

So many say it so well. All I have to offer are prayers, much love and hopes for better days ahead. I'm so glad Nicole is doing better. Your kids are so lucky to have such a caring Mom.

take care of you. :hug:

aA
kesha

[GirlinContempt]

12. I am so glad she is back at home

and doing better! That is so wonderful to hear.

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[supernova]

13. Wonderful news!

So happy for WannaBe, you and everyone! :D

:hug: :hug: :hug:

[lost-in-nj]

14. I will

keep you all in my thoughts to...
good vibes and virtual hugs to the Grumpy family


:hug:

lost

[undeterred]

15. ...

:hug: it takes a long time...

[puerco-bellies]

16. Right On!!!

Merry Christmas, Solstice, what ever!!!

[Taverner]

17. :)

[SOteric]

18. Yes!!

[Bullwinkle925]

19. Very good news

Best wishes to you and your lovely daughter from myself and DeposeTheBoyKing.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

20. I am so glad she's home, where she belongs!

I'm hoping so damn hard that someday you will heal from your enormous loss...

I continue to hold all of you in my heart...

:grouphug:

[KitchenWitch]

21. I am so glad she is home!

I am so sorry for the other emptiness.

:hug:

[Blue Diadem]

22. I can't begin to tell you how happy I am that Nik is home,

and that she made it home on Christmas Eve. What a wonderful surprise gift.

The bracelets sound beautiful. Nik's blessed to have such a thoughtful caring friend.


:hug: I so wish there was a way to help ease your heartache. :hug:

[lizziegrace]

23. Laura

I'm so happy she's recovering at home. What an amazing gift. :hug:

I can only imagine the kind of ache you feel constantly now that your husband is gone. :hug:

[billyskank]

24. I'm glad she's home and okay.

Drop me a line some time.

[UrbScotty]

25. Great news.

Have you seen the thread we've dedicated to you and OMC?

:hug:

[Wapsie B]

26. I'm glad she's back home.

Here's to a full and speedy recovery.

[Bossy Monkey]

27. Merry Merry Happy Happy Yaaaaaay!!! (k&r) n/t

[graywarrior]

28. I am so happy to hear this.

And I think of you almost every day.

[LaurenG]

29. Very good news and thankfully her doctor was thinking of her well being

I am so happy for you and your family. :hug:

[Call Me Wesley]

30. That is great to hear.

Good vibes still flowing for a speedy recovery. :hug:

Wonderful rosaries!

[Karenina]

31. WOO-HOO!!!

NIK is HOME! NIK is HOME!! (K. does a happy dance).

:woohoo::woohoo::woohoo::woohoo::woohoo::woohoo:

MrsG, would that the wave of a magic wand could ease your tremendous pain. You'd be knee-deep in colourful sparklies. Ich stehe bei Dir. :hug::loveya::hug:

[FloridaJudy]

32. I'm so glad Nikki is home!

That's the most joyful Christmas story I've heard yet.

I'm so sorry you're still hit hard by grief. It can be rough at this time of year. Just know that any way you ask us to help will be cheerfully granted.

:grouphug:

[1gobluedem]

33. I'm so glad she's home

I know this was a bittersweet Christmas for you but I hope having Nik home helped to ease the pain somewhat.

:hug:

[no name no slogan]

34. No words, just happiness

:hug:

[Solon]

35. That's wonderful, I'm glad she is getting better, and is home where she belongs. n/t

[GreenPartyVoter]

36. Thank God! I am so glad you got that very best

Christmas present ever! :hug:

And I know what you mean about the time. After mom died it was a long time before I stopped noticing 7:30am on Fridays. I am not entirely sure that my dad has stopped.

[Missy Vixen]

37. Laura, I'm so glad Nicole is home

I hope she is feeling much better today, and I hope that it's been a comfort to have both of your kids there.

I have to agree with flvegan -- I hope 2008 is full of blessings for you and your family. You deserve all happiness.

:hug:
Thinking of you,
Julie

[BarenakedLady]

38. I'm so happy she is home.

I hold you in my thoughts, always.

:hug:

[GoddessOfGuinness]

39. I'm glad she's back...

and so sorry that this is such a hard Christmas for you. Here's wishing you a gentle year ahead. :hug::hug::hug:

[hippywife]

40. I can feel the crushing need

in your posts about missing your husband. I truly hope that one day you will have peace in your heart, not forgetting but an easing of the pain this is causing you now.

So glad your daughter was able to come home to you! That is truly exciting. May she continue to heal. I'm sure she will with all the love to be had in your home.

[GOPisEvil]

41. I'm glad Nicole is home with you.

May you all continue to heal. :hug:

[yellowdogintexas]

42. how wonderful to get her home, I know y ou are happy with that.

thoughts and prayers

[Kajsa]

43. That is great news, Mrs. G!

I'm so glad to hear she is better.

Merry Belated Christmas and
a Happy New Year to all of you!

:hug: :grouphug:

[tigereye]

44. I am so glad she is home, Mrs. G

much love to you and your family.

We all think of you often and wish you well, even though things are very difficult. It is hard to have our strength tested so much, and seems quite unfair.

:grouphug:

[Bunny]

45. Great news, Laura!

I'm glad to hear the Nicole is home with you and James. :grouphug:

[femmocrat]

46. Thanks for the update, Laura. That is fantastic news!

:hug:

[MrsMatt]

47. I'm so pleased

for all of you.

Best wishes this holiday season. Children are such gifts.

[Blue-Jay]

48. That's the best possible news!

Take care, Laura. (You too, Nicole.)

[In_The_Wind]

49. I'm glad she is home and on the mend.

Hugs for all ~

[BlueIris]

50. Hey, great news. I have specifically requested of the Universe that the GrumpyFamily be spared

any. more. crap.

The Universe knows not to mess with me when I'm in this mood, so I'm confident things will be better.

[Sugar Smack]

51. Special wishes to you, Laura.

Thank you so much for the news. So many of us love you.

[madrchsod]

52. glad to read she`s home.

i hope we will be seeing you here in the future..you know you are missed

[LynzM]

53. I'm glad to hear she's home, and so sorry for your pain, Laura

I cannot imagine the emotional turmoil of caring for and supporting Nicole without your main support for yourself. :hug: :hug: :hug: I will be keeping you all in my thoughts... :hug:

[jus_the_facts]

54. You're all on my heart....

....so glad she got to spend the holiday at home...sending much love...strength and PEACE to ya'll. :grouphug: :loveya:

[Redstone]

55. How good is THAT news! I'm damn happy to hear it.

Redstone

[soleft]

56. I once spent Christmas Eve in the Hospital

When I was 14 I had to have surgery and for some reason agreed with my parents that it would be a good idea to have it done right before Xmas so I could get back to school faster after the holidays. WHAT WAS I THINKING???

I remember feeling really bummed that I wasn't home, and then around 12:30 am I was watching TV and Andy Gibb came on and sang, "I just want to be your everything" - it was very comforting and I remember thinking someone was looking out for me.

I'm happy to hear your daughter is home and hope that whoever or whatever her equivalent of Andy Gibb is, she gets lots of it and feels back to her old self soon.

[bigwillq]

57. So great that Nicole is home!

:bounce: :hi: :hug:

I thought about you many times during this past week. :hug:

Always remember that there are so many people that care about you and your family. :hug:

[noiretextatique]

58. great news!!!!

:woohoo:

and like life, even this wonderful news is accompanied by some bittersweet memories :hug:

[rbnyc]

59. Thanks so much for coming by to tell us.

I've been following your blog and thinking of you so much. What an awesome surprise to see you in the Lounge.

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[RFKHumphreyObama]

60. Oh that's great news Laura

And in time for Christmas. What a wonderful Christmas present. My thoughts, prayers, best wishes and positive vibes remain with her for her ongoing recovery

And you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers during this holiday season as well I wish I could do more for you:hug: :hug: :hug:

[Arugula Latte]

61. I'm so glad she's home!

:hug:

[SalmonChantedEvening]

62. So glad she's home :)

:hug: :loveya:

[sueh]

63. Oh, Laura, that is great news. So glad Nicole is home again.

and feel free to drop by here anytime you feel like you want to say something about MrG. Lots of people here understand.

Peace...someday, anyway...

[bridgit]

64. Good News!!

:bounce:

[emilyg]

65. Lots of love to you.