Tuesday afternoon

I'm sorry I haven't updated in a while. It's been a little hectic. I was discharged from the hospital last Wednesday afternoon at around 3:30 pm. Overnight, my foot improved dramatically (miraculously). I had been elevating it all night and when I woke up, the new nurse came in, looked at my feet, and asked me "which one is it?" Then Dr. Schuster came in with a group of students. He said that my foot looked much better. I jokingly asked him "OK, so I can go home?" to which he replied, "Yes, I'm going to send you home." I swear, I couln't believe my ears! I figured that he'd send me home IV antibiotics that the visiting nurse or I would have to administer. But NO. He said that they'd figured out which oral antibiotics they'd perscribe and that he would like to see me on Monday.

So Rachel picked me up and I was home by 5:30ish Wednesday. I had time to do a few things around the kitchen before the holiday and then went Illana's house for Seder. I had a little trouble keeping the tears from flowing, I was feeling very emotional. I honestly couldn't believe that I was there with the family for Seder. I remember when I first went to the ER last Sunday, I really, really didn't want to go because I just knew that I'd be in the hospital for Passover. It was really beyond my dreams that I'd be home for Seder. I made it through the first half and that was pretty much it for me. I was too tired even to eat dinner.

Next night we went to the Levys, wonderful friends of ours and neighbors of Illana and Keith. It was one of the most beautiful Seders I've ever attended. I felt so welcomed and comfortable with them and their wonderful children. It was a truly beautiful experience. Of course, I was teary there, too. I made it through dinner that time, but not the entire Seder.

Friday night was back at Illana and Keith. Overall, Passover has turned out to be a truly amazing holiday for me this year. I was dreading it and I'm overwhelmingly, pleasantly surprised but how smoothly and beautifully it's going. I know, without a doubt, that this is truly the month for miracles.

Rachel went to Miami Beach on Sunday morning and will be coming home Friday morning. Jacob went to Six Flags for the day on Sunday and then to Connecticut Sunday night to visit a friend. I'm expecting him back this evening. I miss them both so much.

I went to the doctor on Monday, expecting to need blood. I had received 2 units in the hospital the previous Monday morning and then needed more on Wednesday before being discharged. I'd just assumed that I would need it again on Monday. But B"H my counts were good. I didn't need anything at all! I don't have my next visit scheduled yet. I'll be calling to do that shortly.

I've been sleeping well, with the help of Ambien-CR, getting 7-8 hours per night. I'm still on the antibiotics, at least for another few days. My foot, as long as I leave it elevated, is great. After being on it for a while, it swells a little and gets pink and itchy. So, it's not yet 100% but, after the initial pain I had, it's a vast improvement.

I hope you're all feeling well and enjoying the holidays. Thank you for keeping up with me and for your caring, thoughful prayers and wishes. I wish you all the same. Enjoy every day and believe in miracles -- they're all around us!