I'm feeling good enough to be at the computer this evening. Praise God! We did get to come home this afternoon. I'm so grateful. No more tubes and machines to be hooked up to. The nurses at Bone & Joint were so wonderful. When I said I wanted to come home, they did everything they could to make that possible.

My own bed feels really good. That is the most comfortable place for me right now. When I am on my feet, I have to wear a hard back brace, so sitting is not great. Plus, it seems to make the pain in my abdomen worse. But, the pain overall is SOOOOO much better than it has been. I can walk normally now. I have one area of numbness on my left thigh, and a few occasional twinges in my feet and calves, but I am so much improved.

Kurt has been a blessing beyond words -- through everything -- but especially during my stay in the hospital. He even slept there with me last night with couch cushions on the floor. I am humbled to see how gracious he is.

Well, time to lay back down. I'll keep everyone posted as often as I can.

Peace and grace!