It wasn’t only dancing, of course. There were also songs in that waiting room. Because, you know, what’s one without the other, right Chantell? It wasn’t just Chantell, though – we were all a little giddy, truth be known. When we were able to see her, she seemed more together to me than a person who had just had major surgery. She spent time with the boys, talked to a few people by phone, and communicated her commitment to leave as soon as possible.

She told her nurse: “I am going to be the best patient in the hospital, because I am very motivated to leave.” The nurse was very pleased.

Her blood pressure readings were excellent. She was not in pain, and she was more determined, if that was possible, to get better.

I am tired and expect Paula to be able to do some posts quite soon. So, I’ll leave you with thanks. This has been a rapid week of terrible news that just seemed to get worse by an order of magnitude everyday. To live now in this place, where hope is realized is just a little bit fantastic.

The road to recovery exists; it is simply not as steep as we anticipated. With gratitude, to the amazing team of human beings with medical training that worked on her surgery, and to each of you awesome supporters, I leave.

More from the road….