Pretty in Pink

Ashley was released from the hospital after 6 nights on Tuesday afternoon. She was thrilled to change into her own hospital gown after leaving the ICU for the last night. The nurses actually came to move her to the regular room at 2:45 in the morning! David convinced them to wait until 5:00 am instead!

She has now settled in to a comfortable and quiet bedroom with a bathroom, downstairs in the basement at our friends' house. We are SO incredibly grateful to Kevin and Yihung for opening their home to us. Being in a home for an extended time is so much better than being in a hotel.

Her progress remains steady, and we are so grateful. The doctors have been pleased as well, and she will see Dr. Henderson on Monday. We anticipate he will release her to fly back home to San Antonio once she feels up to it. She is also experiencing some post-surgery nuisances, so she will be asking about those, too.

David flew home yesterday, and we miss him terribly. He has a way of being stedfast when needed most and of adding humor at the perfect time. Our friends also have an adorable yellow lab named Angel, and the two of them became fast friends. I have a feeling they are missing each other also.

Looking ahead, we ask for prayers for Ashley's continued smooth recovery and especially for the plane ride home. She will have to sit for several hours for that, so she needs to be in minimal pain for that journey.  Our three hour flight is non-stop, fortunately.

Thank you again for all of your support and prayers. The prayers definitely worked as so many pieces we were worried about fell into place, including all three boys being safe in Texas until David's return

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