HOME!

Ethan came home on Thursday. We had thought it would be Friday, but when the Doctor came in and said, Would you like to go home?" I could not pack us up fast enough!

 

Ethan was very excited to be home. He walked into the house all on his own and was able to walk through out the whole house! He kept saying everything seemed different. We all just watched him embrace being home.

Our first day at home was interrupted with a trip back to the hospital to have a couple of stitches put back in the drain spot.  Dr. Roberts was able to get us right in.  The whole endeavor was an adventure.

When we got there I was helping Ethan get his bandage off of the drain spot. Apparently, I was a little too slow, because the dr, reached over and said, "Grit your teeth, Ethan! ONE, TWO! HUT! HUT!" and then he ripped off the bandage- it hurt because with the bandage came some baby hairs that have been growing back. Wow!! Then the Dr. handed me some gauze and I realized I would be assisting in these quick stitches. As the doctor got his "C" like needle threaded up, Ethan asked if these stitches were going to hurt. The Dr said, "Yes" as he began the first stitch. Ethan was squeezing one of my hands very hard while I am dabbing the blood with the other and of course, I'm cheering Ethan on! He is the MAN!!! Dr. Roberts was fast and as soon as he started it was over. Ethan was in a bit of shock and I couldn't help but laugh at this whole story.

We needed to stop by the eye clinic next. (All these clinics are at the hospital) The eye doctor wanted to talk about Ethan and wanted to examine him.We had not planned on this, but having some feedback on how Ethan's eyes are healing would be welcomed. Ethan endured yet another eye exam- he was a very tired trooper!

The eye doctor saw improvement in all areas of his eyes. Ethan has two blind spots that we hope will heal. He still has a warped look. Ethan described it to the eye doctor as being in a house of mirrors and then the mirrors crossed over each other. (???)

The eye doctor said again, "Time is what he needs to heal."

Last night, Ethan started having the excruciating pain behind the eye feeling. We scrambled a bit to get some pain meds from the doctor. Within 45 min., we had them in hand and Ethan was able to take them- they were fast acting and he was feeling great quickly! No pain!!!

Ethan will be recovering this week and then we go back in to see the eye doctor. On the 18th, we see Dr. Greene and Dr. Valez about the pathology report on the tumor and to find out what the next step for Ethan's treatment will be.

We are very grateful for all the support and prayers! THANK YOU! THANK YOU! THANK YOU!

 Here are a few pics from the week:

 Mrs Hoff's English Class from Nebraska Christian sent cards and a banner for Ethan.

 

Ethan's gma and gpa were here