Today we came home!
Because the results from Nathan's biopsy weren't yet available, our appointment was delayed until the team decided what to do with us. After looking Nathan over they decided to let us go and even rescheduled our Thursday appointments for Friday so we could have another day at home! We also got the best news. The latest PET scan showed the tumors were shrinking! It is so nice to be nearing the end of cancer!
After we got over the slushy pass the roads were clear and as soon as we drove into the garage the kids rushed out to meet us. I got the biggest hug ever from Eliza and Nathan had Norah. It was awesome! We were welcomed home to a sparkly clean house, beautiful poinsettias from friends, and within minutes of being there, a large group from our ward came caroling. Even though we were late getting home, the kids had waited to eat dinner. The table was set and my mom had prepared a yummy roast. (I think that was probably Michael's idea. :-) ) It was late but we didn't eat for awhile. The kids showed us the new songs they had learned on the piano and other instruments and Norah danced for us. Peter had a great time exploring the house and being with Michael. It was such an exciting, happy time and I thought this must be a little what it is like when we join our loved ones in heaven.
Once, when I went out to the car to get Peter's pajamas Norah cried out, "Mom! Don't go yet!" Poor girl. We are definitely taking her back to Seattle with us.
Before bed I rocked each of the kids, and tucked them in. The four youngest made beds on our bedroom floor and are sleeping there. Emma even came to sit on my lap, but when it was Michael's turn, I sat on his lap since he is so much bigger than me.
After everyone was asleep and I had given Nathan his night time meds, I walked through each room of the house and thought about how lucky I am. Before I saw every scuff mark and flaw but now I realized how beautiful my house is. When I looked through my room, it felt like opening a time capsule, since it has been nearly undisturbed since I left it six months ago. I loved spending time in the school room. It made me remember all the time I have spent there with the kids, especially teaching Eliza and Derek last year. Since we are not homeschooling, the kids have been using it as a craft room and I got to see their latest creations. I had forgotten our kitchen faucet broke before we left and we replaced it with a pretty one! My mom and dad installed shelves in the laundry room and it is amazing!
I am so very lucky. I think this has been the happiest day of my life. I also think my bed has never felt so comfortable!
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It's the next morning, but I wanted to add that Eliza climbed into bed with us twice and Derek tried to once. I wish we had a king sized bed so they could have stayed there!
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