Friday, April 20, 2007

We are Home!

We were discharged today around 5:00pm-- about the same time as last week!! But time we have not had fever for several days AND he was talking a little today as well as smiling at visitors as long as they did something funny-- like Go Bananas!!

Dr. L said we could go because he has started to eat--- well-- he had a whole KK doughnut this am and then ate icing from a cookie this afternoon!!! At this point we will take what ever he eats--

Thanks for all the company today in 7914-- it made the day go by fast--

I will try to update the blog daily while at home-- We are scheduled to start the next round the 25th but it may be pushed back a few days so he can gain some strength ( as well as Mom and Dad)--

That is it for now-- Thanks again for EVERYTHING!! Go Grier Go!!!

20 comments:

Anonymous said...

What a wonderful surprise when I stopped in to 7914 about 6:30 tonight -- EMPTY!!! So glad you are home and Grier is smiling and eating (even if it isn't grow foods!!!) again! Welcome relief and the answer to many prayers for all of you! Now that you are home, let us know what you need -- want to help in any way possible!

Love to all the Christenburys at home!
Betty G

Anonymous said...

Wow...what a treat to read that you are at home. We are thrilled for Grier and for your whole family, it must feel good!

Lots of love - Erin

Unknown said...

YAY! I am so glad you are home! :)

Anonymous said...

Amy,
HOpe you know that you, Grier and family are never far from my mind! Our prayers continue for all of you. So happy to hear that he is home. Go, Grier, Go!
Martha Mallory

Anonymous said...

We are very excited for you all. Welcome Home!
I know you will all be much more comfortable. Have a great weekend!
Love- The Haydens

Anonymous said...

Whoopee! Home probably never looked so good! We were so excited to see all five of you coming down the street this afternoon. We wish for Grier fever-free, pig-out days and restful nights. Good luck this weekend and be sure to let us know how we can help. Love to all of you,

Nancy

Fielding said...

We were so excited to think you are sleeping in your own beds tonight with little Grier there too. What a comforting thought! Here's to restful sleep and a big appetite in the morning.

All our best,
Rusty and Fielding Williams

Anonymous said...

Awesome! We were just talking about you all tonight at baseball and hoping you were getting home soon.....this is great news!

Lots of love, The Smiths

Anonymous said...

Wonderful news!! You guys are home and so is Drew! We hope you all have a peaceful weekend,
love,
The Baders

Anonymous said...

amy-

so happy for you and your family. enjoy your weekend at home . we are still praying for grier and your family. take care

much love-

jenny cavenaugh

Anonymous said...

Yeah! I am thrilled to hear this news!! I hope you all have another peaceful/restful night. That was our prayer tonight. (Thanks Katherine!)

I know Grier was comforted to be in his own house, that home 'smell', comfy bed, and surrounded by you all who love him most.

Sending you continual love and prayers.

Hannah

Anonymous said...

It was AWESOME to see you at the baseball field last night!! Here's to many more days at the ball park!

J, K, M, T, & W

Unknown said...

YIPPEEEEEE!! So glad to hear you are home! Friday, April 20th was obviously a good day for the Covenant family :)

Tell Grier that his buddy Moussa sends him lots of hugs and kisses and a big thumbs up!

Can't wait to see y'all. You are constantly in our thoughts and prayers.
Nibal, Drew, Elias, Moussa & Leila

Anonymous said...

WOW!!! We're so happy that you guys are back at home. Hope Grier eats well and that all of you can catch up on your rest!
Love,
all the Shimps

Anonymous said...

Grier's Gang -
So happy that you are all at home. I hope that you are enjoying this beautiful day and savoring some 'normal' time. We will pray for continued good counts and lots of restorative rest for everyone!
Cameron Holtz
(Millie's Mom)

Anonymous said...

We are so happy to hear that you are home! We have been keeping posted on Grier through the blog and also Mrs. Leary and hope that he gets keep getting a little stronger every day. Our prays are with you all and your doctors!
Go Grier Go!!
Cristina Warlick
(Luisa's mom)

Anonymous said...

So glad you are all home - and I hope you get some rest! Maybe now that he is home, Grier will want to eat a little more. We were in Atlanta and my mom asked what my bracelet was for. Hadley started cheering, "Go, Grier, Go!" over and over before I could answer. We are all thinking of you guys.

Stacy Sparks

Anonymous said...

Yeah - that you are able to be home! Glad that Grier got to see some Bad Bee's soccer today. Our prayers and good thoughts continue to be sent your way - GO Grier GO!

The Rodgers Family

Anonymous said...

Amy & Jeff,

Now this is something to talk about! So excited were Mitch and I when we came to visit and found that you and Grier had gone home! Mitch said, "Grier went home? That's good, Mommy!" Abby & Adam sang out a "YEAH" when we got back to the room and called them to share the news! We were glad to trade places with you!!

Hope you're adjusting well and able to sleep through the night with a calm and peace knowing everything is going well. Enjoy your time with no beeps, intercoms, monitors and unfriendly nighttime visitors!

Looking forward to seeing you all soon!

Continued love and prayers...
Dina

Anonymous said...

Dear Christenbury Family,

What a JOY to see Grier yesterday afternoon at the soccer fields! I know returning to "normal" probably has been harder than expected, so I hope each day continues to get easier and more comfortable. Here is to sunny, spring days good for strolling (and hopefully Grier walking) and to hearty appetites and restful nights. We are eager to help in any way, but in the meantime, our first and last thought of every day are of you and our specific prayers are for Grier's strength, comfort and healing. We love you all!

The Falls Family

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Grier at the "new" clinic at CMC
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Some of our team at the Hopebuilders 5k

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