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I haven't written any updates since Tuesday. The routines of the week grew to be tiresome pretty quickly.  They were consistent, somehow draining, but altogether very significant in the healing process. Dad has been doing very well and is doing the things he needs to do to heal. Some of these things include going for 5 walks a day (these are pretty short walks but very challenging for an open heart patient at this point), using the breathing machine, and getting lots of rest.

Over the week he had a constant ache across his chest from surgery.  We are praying this pain will subside.

Dad did get to come home last night! What a great victory. We all knew dad would be a lot more comfortable at home and that he would be able to rest more. It was so wonderful to just spend time with him at home instead of in the hospital. He is much more comfortable, he knows the TV channels ;), it is quieter, and there are not people/nurses/techs coming in and out every half hour. The noise at the hospital was one thing that really irritated dad- he is much more at peace at home.

I knew dad would be happy to be home. He was eager to be home amd looking forward to it all week. Mark and I went over last night to bring mom and dad some chicken noodle soup and hangout so mom could go to the pharmacy. We could not believe how different dad looked/acted/felt last night. Alex said the same thing after he face-timed dad. He was smiley, comfortable, upbeat, etc. He is home sweet home and it is very sweet to have him home. Let the healing process continue!

Dad is doing well at home but it is so important that he continues to get the rest and sleep needed in order for him really heal up. His spirits are up now that he is home, but we all know, and he knows, that he needs rest and not a lot of stimulation. So mom and family are asking for no visitors this weekend.  Calls to mom (or any of us), texts and prayers are welcome. Thank you so much for the outpouring of prayer and love. We appreciate it and I have also heard dad say how much he appreciates it- many times. He is blessed and we are blessed. Praise God from whom all blessings flow.

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