returning to normal

We were finally released today and made it home safe and sound to good old Beulah.  The time flew by quick and I can't believe my mom is already leaving tomorrow afternoon.  :(  I can't thank everyone enough for all the love and support.  I get all choked up just thinking about how kind people have been.  This experience is proof that God does not give us more than we can handle and he never leaves us in time of troubles.  I felt his love through the positive posts on facebook, gifts at the hospital, and even just smiles from the nurses to reassure me that my son would live.  I never thought in a million years that I'd be a candidate to stay at the Ronald McDonald House, but their hospitality was unreal... That place was filled with God's love!  Just as we were leaving and thanking them for all they did for us, they topped off our experience by giving us a beautiful handmade quilt for Gunnar.  (Just as a reminder of our stay... as if we could forget this!) 

I need to say a special thank you to Sara, who rushed to my house that morning and took the daycare kids and Ava without changing her own kids out of their PJs.  Words can't express how greatful we are that you took Ava in for 5 days and made her feel part of your family. 

Thank you to my mom and dad for dropping everything and flying mom out here to help with the dogs and Ava for the week.  This goes to show that no matter how old I get... I will always need my mom.  (and dad too...)

Thank you to Blaine and Shirley for also helping with the dogs/Ava and shuffling us and our belongings back and forth.  The brownies were good too- you know what chocolate does for my soul.  :)

Thank you to Sara (Sagers) and Aunt Deb for the medical advice...  It's always nice to have your opinion and knowledge!

It's good to be home and we're going to work on keeping Gunnar strong and healthy.  All the doctors told us that he may have some short term and possibly long term effects from the RSV.  Short term: next time he gets a cold it will be really rough on him and will probably be wheezing and really sick.  Long Term:  He  has a higher chance of developing asthma.  :(  So forgive me if I'm a little overbearing and won't let you near my child after I hear you cough, sneeze, or breath funny.  I'll learn to relax as the months go by...