they told us yesterday that if her tests continued to improve, she would be discharged today. her kidney function improved for the third day in a row and the number came down to 3.2. still far from a preferred 1.4, but we're getting there. her white blood cell count made a dramatic rise as well.
we left the hospital around 2 this afternoon to head back to our temporary home here in durham. we all took a much needed nap as soon as we got back and settled and now we're trying to decide what to get for dinner.
ellen is happy to have some time to relax. i'm sure the apartment will be more conducive to good sleep than her room right next to the nurse's station.
it is worth mentioning again and again... we appreciate the gifts and cards so very much. please remember, though, that she can't have flowers around.
28 comments:
Hooray - you are "home." A change of scenery should do you both good. Have a great evening...
JanK.
So glad to know you made it 'Home". I know you will get a great nights sleep tonight. See you soon.
Love ya,
Jo Ann
Hi Ryan and Ellen!
I'm so happy you get a chance to relax a little at your temp home...
I hope you know that we love you and think of you both every day..
Love, Danielle
That is SUCH great news!!! Ell, I knew you could do it! Keep up the good work. Get some good non-hospital food! Although maybe avoid the frosties - remember the belly ache yesterday. ;-)
I'm so glad you'll get to relax and rejuvenate at the loft. It was also so great to see you guys. You are both such amazing fighters, I don't know how you do it.
Much love,
Amina
Hi Ellen and Ryan,
I am so happy you are home and can relax! Enjoy the peace and quiet. Happy painting!
Love ya,
Amy
Ell and Ryan,
Great news!!! i am so happy you will be able to be "home" and get some good rest and spend quality time with your loved ones. you keep taking steps in the right direction and truly are an amazing inspiration to us all. get your rest and I will see you very soon!!! lova ya,
kelly dragoiu
What good news! I bet you are all glad to be out of the hospital and into a more comfortable place!!! Get some much needed rest and keep eating Ellen (even if it is fries and a frosty!) We miss you and think about you daily!!!
Love,
The Kase Girls
I bet it feels good to be out of there! So happy for you both. Love you and see you soon.
Angie
Hi guy's. I'm sure you'll embrace the time at the apartment. I keep praying for your strength Ellen. Eat whatever sounds good. Calories are energy. I wish you well and will keep praying.
With Love,
Ami
Yeah Ellen!
At last you can relax in a home setting! Sleep,..do some art and eat some home cooking provided from your Mom or Ryan. Take one day at a time and let your body get stronger.
Love and prayers to you everyday!!!
Marcia
Ellen and Ryan,
It is great to hear that you are both back home. We are thinking about you and love hearing that you are improving. Stay strong!!
Love,
Gina, Jared and Vincenzo
Hi Ellen,
I am so glad to hear you are at the loft. I think of you daily and pray for healing. I look forward to seeing more of your artwork.
Love,
Diane Meier
Hi Guys,
El I am so proud of you and had no doubt you would be back to the loft in no time. It was so great to see you both. I miss you already.
Love,
Amber
El & Ryan - I am so glad you got to go to the loft!! I hope you are both sleeping so much better! Continue to get stronger and I know that your new environment will make that easier. I'm praying for you both daily! Love you!
love always, Ashley
I am so glad to hear that you are home. I hope your day goes well and you keep resting. Miss you, Jennifer
Go, Ellen!! I'm saving a space in my kitchen for one of your paintings! Our prayers continue. Love, Emily, Bob and Karla
Ellen & Ryan,
So glad to hear you are home and able to rest better. Happy painting and I can't wait to see the artwork as Dave and I are saving a spot for one of your paintings.
Love & Prayers, Krickett & Dave
Glad to hear you are home, that is good news!! Keep resting and know that we are all pulling for you and Ryan and wish you much love and strength during your stay down south.
Love,
Mickie
Ellen-YES!!! Sit back in that recliner and sleep in a regular bed (That goes for Ryan too)! I can picture you there sleeping without the hospital noise and opening doors. I picked up my wristband yesterday, and have already seen a few people wearing them around NC.
Ellen when we take that trip, the 2 of us flying will be a trip! You would have had a good laugh at me Sunday night when my first plane was delayed for 70 minutes and my layover time was only 90 minutes. They could not find the fuelers. The whole plane ran to get connecting flights, and I ended up making it easily. I thought I was going to have to drive home from Cincy because I had a class to teach the next morning. So you can make sure that we get to the next plane and I will let you squeeze my hand while in the air!
Did anyone find those 90210 DVDS yet?
Sending love, energy and prayers your way! Jen
I'm so excited for you! Things are starting to look up...keep the faith!
Mary
Ellen you got this!
Stay Positive.
Love,
Alexa
Wow !!!! Great News!! So grateful for your improvement and your discharge. Glad to hear your excitment for painting. Another Picasso!! Get lots of good sleep, and keep eating . I am so proud of you ! Your one tough cookie. Hummm.. that sounds good. I had those neulasta injections to, so thats one term I know. I am always thinking and praying for you all. So happy for the good news. Love you all, Aunt Nancy
Yeah Ellen!! Christy showed me photos of your paintings. They are so cool. I would love one for my home. I am always sending positive thoughts and healing love your way. Give your Mom and big hug from me. Love, Sharon
Hi Ellen and Ryan,
I can't tell you how happy it makes me to picture you both at the loft. I hope you all had a good night. Ellen, I was happy to hear from Megan that you had a nice talk with her. Hopefully she can get down to see you soon. I hope you are eating some of Aunt Deb's chicken soup and getting stronger and stronger!! Annie says "hello". She made a trip to Cincy with Kristan to see Kristin over the weekend, and on the way home she overnighted with Megan in Columbus. You two will have to talk sometime today to really catch up. I am thinking about you and praying all the time. Have a good day!! Love you...xoxo christy
There is no place like home even if it is a temporary home. Keep up that wonderful attiute. We are both remembered in prayer every day. It is nice to hear that good things are happening! Relax, eat healthy and enjoy each other !
Ellen, as you can tell from the last message I cannot spell, nor can I see. Time for new glasses!
But, I keep reading about painting.
Explain please. I am always looking for great art. Every trip I take I look and look. Could be there is great art close to my back yard! If you love it, keep painting. You and Ryan amaze me, And Your Father thinks Ryan is rather special too! He told me! And of course your father loves you so much it is fun and amazing to watch his face when he talks. Keep doing something fun and enjoy being away from that hospital.
Hi...This will give you a chuckle. Annie went over to spend some time with Nugnet and I went over to check on them. Annie has "Sex and the City" on while she is vacuuming your family room furniture. Nugent was hiding upstairs in your bedroom. I think Nug sleeps on the back of your chair and he makes faces at Mr. Stubby across the deck. Ha Ha...anyway Annie was breaking a sweat. That is all for now..hope you are enjoying your visit with Hilary and JoAnn. xoxo christy
Hi Ellen,
You probably don't remember me but I do your mom's nails at the Hair Shoppe. I just want say this blog thing is a great idea and it sounds like you are being really brave and positive which you must be and I hear you have lots of support from your husband and family. I am praying hard for you and I know there are many more prayers out there for you so hang in there!
Tell your mom I am thinking about her and to call me anytime if she needs to get out a little. She has alot of good friends too who want to be there for her.
Hang in there!!
Christine Libertore
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