Monday, March 23, 2009

GOING HOME...

Today I received the news that I have been
praying for all weekend. We are FLYING HOME!
Tomorrow MED FLIGHT will be taking us to
Dartmouth, NH. It's not home, but it's darn
close. I have have really enjoyed my time here,
as hard as it was to be away from family. I
have been so blessed with the kindness of
family and friends. How do I say thank you?

I will especially miss my twin. Hard for me not
to cry as I sit here and type this. We have SO
much fun together. I have been thinking about
yesterday and how he stayed with me for hours.
We LAUGHED and LAUGHED some more. I was
actually feeling a little guilty that we were
having so much fun in the PICU, but we did it
anyway. I love his family and have enjoyed being
here with them. Thanks for hosting me. :)

I loved getting to know Haley and was smitten.
I am grateful that she warmed up to me quickly.
I'm thankful for all the visits that Ben and his
family made to see us. I am sad that I don't have
any pictures of Joy, but grateful that she has
been there, for whatever I needed. I'll miss you.
These pictures are from the Pedi Floor, when
Ben's children could come visit. They are more
strict about visitors in the PICU. I LOVE the
way that their children LOVE my son.
I have been touched.

I can't tell you how excited I am to be flying home.
But I can't help be a little emotional at the same time.
I will miss all the great people of Utah. Don't worry,
we'll be back. And for the record Jenny...my shirts are
CLEAN! :)

10 comments:

Rachel Durazzani said...

Yay! I am so glad to hear that you're heading home. Grateful for answered prayers. Good luck on your trip. We love you guys.

ellen said...

Safe travels! It will be nice to have you and Ben back in New England.

April said...

Oh HOORAY!! (sniff sniff) I will really really miss you but I'm SO HAPPY for you! Hope you have a great adventure heading HOME!!

shirlgirl said...

Becky, that is the best news ever!! So glad you are heading home, and I am sure you will be a welcomed sight for Steve, Kayla, Kaleb, and Stevie. Have a safe trip, and I hope all goes well for you. It'll be a long flight for sure, but at least you're headed in the right direction. God Bless you both on your journey to NH.

KeriLyn and Matthew said...

glad you are getting to fly home. I am sure it will be nice to see your hubby and other kids soon! I hear you though on the emotional good byes.....never easy to say bye to family you don't see too often. It is always fun to see pics of you and Ben together!!!--twins are just supposed to be together every so often!!!

Smilin' sunshine said...

Fabulous news! I am so happy you are coming home!

Good luck on the flight!

Unknown said...

Ya, ya, clean shirt, and now you're going all super woman on us.
:)
YAY!

Sarah said...

YAY!!! This is SUCH great news! I'm so happy that you both get to come home!! Have SAFE travels and take care!

Jo Jo said...

You're making me cry just reading this. What a sweet tribute to Ben and his family. I love to laugh with Ben! Travel safely!

Adam and Anya said...

I just love seeing the pic of the twins! I bet it was wonderful to be with your brother. Safe travels and many prayers for your family. You are amazing!