Going Home!!

The doctor came by to examine Ely this afternoon and said she looks and sounds good.  We have been cleared to take her home!  God has definitely answered our prayers for a speedy recovery.  We were expecting her to be in the hospital until at least tomorrow, if not Thursday.  What a marvelous miracle.

Amy is at the hospital waiting for the IV catheter to be removed and waiting to get the discharge instructions.  Should have little Ely home by dinner time.

Thanks again for everyone's prayers and support.

Love,
Brad, Amy, Matthew & Ely

Making Progress

Ely had a good night last night.  The breathing treatments appear to be helping and her appetite is returning.  Her pediatrician examined her last night and said her lungs still sounded congested, but upon examination this morning, she was sounding much better.  We were encouraged by the good news.

The doctors want to watch her through the morning and reexamine her again after lunch.  Provided she is doing as well or better at her mid-day exam, there is a chance they will release her to go home today.  We are not getting to excited about her release just yet, but we are cautiously optimistic.  We want to be certain she is better before she comes home so we don't have to bring her back.

Amy has spent the last two nights at the hospital watching over Ely, so she is very tired.  We are hopeful Ely can come home so Amy can rest a little easier.

When Ely comes home, she will be required to continue breathing treatments every 4 hours for a while until she has fully recovered. It won't be an easy recovery, but at least we will all be together again.

Pray for her continued healing today in hopes that we can bring her home.

Thank you all for your love, prayers and support.

Love,
Brad, Amy, Matthew & Ely