5.20.2015

That Time I Spent 3 Months in the Hospital

Guess what, gals? Mama is out of the hospital! (Holla!)



Can you tell by my face that I'm excited? We were exhausted but elated to be "free" women...finally! I will say, I have a pretty long road ahead of me recovery-wise, but just to be out of a hospital setting is both a miracle and a gift.

My mom and I will be staying in Kansas City for a week for outpatient appointments, but I'll be back to my hubs and my babies by next Wednesday. I mean, I spent 90+ days in the hospital, which includes time spent in both Arkansas and here in KC. Can y'all believe that?

The thing about enduring a long stay in a hospital is that it makes you appreciate the little things, (being able to take a shower with no IV pole), so much more. You realize that your problems pale in comparison to what some people are going through...and then you kind of want to slap yourself for ever complaining about the trivial things.

I was Facetiming Stephen and the girls the other night and he apologized for the messiness of our living room. And I smiled because that, my friends, is exactly what I look forward to again.

The toys strewn everywhere. The spilled orange juice. The barking dogs.

Normalcy.

Thank you all again for your prayers, emails, comments, support and good vibes you sent our way. My family and I appreciate it so much and feel lucky to be surrounded by so much love.

XOXO






30 comments:

  1. Praise the Lord, Leslie! Praise the Lord!!! I am so glad you are out of the hospital and will be reunited with your beautiful family! I'll continue praying for your recovery! <3

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  2. So happy that you're out of the hospital, what an answer to prayer! Reading your posts and seeing your Instagrams, I'm so inspired by your positive attitude throughout this whole thing. I can't even imagine how trying it's been for you to be separated from your babies but I'm sure they'll be thrilled to have their mama back soon :)

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  3. I'm so thrilled you're on the "outside"! This is a huge step towards getting back to your girlies and Stephen. Sending virtual hugs for continued healing and a safe trip home.

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  4. So glad you will get to go home soon! My goodness you have been through a lot! Prayers and good tnoughts to you and your family!

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  5. Best news of the day and prayers answered. God is so good!! Take care and smother those babies with love and kisses. I'm sure they will be thrilled to have you back home. Prayers and hugs for continued recovery! We sure have missed you!

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  6. So glad you are out of the hospital! God is good!

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  7. Wohoo! This is great news!! So glad you are out and able to go home soon! Wishing you a healthy, speedy recovery :)

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  8. Yay!!!!!!! I am so happy for you to get back home to your family and get yourself even better healthwise!! To God be the glory girl!!!

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  9. So happy you get to go home! I see lots of hugs and kisses in your family's future :-) Glad you're doing better!

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  10. So happy you get to go home! I see lots of hugs and kisses in your family's future :-) Glad you're doing better!

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  11. So happy you get to go home! I see lots of hugs and kisses in your family's future :-) Glad you're doing better!

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  12. Leslie, so happy to hear that you are headed home soon! This is GREAT NEWS!!!!!!!!!! We've missed you! :-)
    "The Busy Brunette"
    http://thebusybrunette.blogspot.com/

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  13. I am so happy that you are "out" and feeling better! It's good to see you here again!!!! The look in your Mom's eyes says it all---love and relief.

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  14. Welcome home, lovely lady! I am so thrilled to hear this GREAT news! I can only imagine how happy your girls must be.

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  15. So very glad that you are out of the hospital. I'll be praying for your continued recovery!!!

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  16. So happy to see you are out of the hospital and get to go home to your beautiful family :) so many prayers still being sent your way!

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  17. Praise Jesus!!! So happy to see you out and smiling!! You and your family will continue to be in my thoughts and prayers. :)

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  18. Thank God! You are going home soon and on the road to recovery. I often think about how do people with serious illnesses make it. I mean when I get sick it just is everything in me to keep it together. I can't imagine being chronically ill and going through the day to day that is so very hard for them to do everyday. Appreciate life! I know I try to!

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  19. Wonderful news! Look forward to reading more about your sweet girls on the blog in good time! Take care and don't overdo it now! :)

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  20. This makes me so happy!!!! You all are in my continued thoughts and prayers!

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  21. I've been praying for you !! I've followed your blog since the beginning !

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  22. Glad to hear you are home and doing better. I've been away from the "Blog World" for a while, and am still trying to get caught up on everything. I'm still a little behind, and am not really sure what's been going on. However, I am glad to hear you are doing well, and seems like you are in good spirits. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers!

    Sincerely,

    Sarah :)

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  23. I am glad you are doing better! I bet you can't wait to be hugging your husband and girls in YOUR house!!! Hope you continue to recover and get better!

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  24. So glad you are on the mend, and I hope KC treated you well! I have 2 friends in the cardiac units of both KU and St. Luke's, so perhaps you crossed paths at some point - they are the BEST nurses! :)

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