Nov. 19, 2007
We are actually home!
Posted in Noah Updates
I only have a second because we are just home and trying to settle in, but Noah was discharged this afternoon!! His face looked a bit better when he woke up this morning and as the day went on his behavior started to improve (although both face and behavior are not normal yet). He had a vascular ultrasound of his neck, chest, and arms. It did not reveal any clots or circulation problems so we decided not to do an MRV which would have required sedation. Since Noah seems to be doing better and doesn't have any obviously dangerous issues going on, there was no reason not to bring him home and watch him carefully here. At this point we can do as much for Noah at home as anyone could do for him in the hospital.
No one is quite sure why he is doing better. A circulation issue could have caused his symptoms - did the blood thinners fix something before it was officially diagnosed? We'll never know. It could also be some strange sort of virus, or it could just be another facet of Noah's underlying disease (whatever that is). Maybe it was just the power of prayer. All that matters right now is that we are all back together as a family with every hope of a happy Thanksgiving together. I LOVE being home!!!
Now I need to go so I can tuck in my children myself and take a shower in my own bathroom and climb into my own bed with my sweet husband and my sweet Noah!
Love,
Kate
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Nov. 19, 2007 - Untitled Comment
 Posted by Anonymous
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How wonderful for you all!! Praying for Noah and a great Thanksgiving for all of you!
Beth
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Nov. 19, 2007 - Untitled Comment
Posted by Lisa W. |
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Hi. Kate!
I am a regular reader and pray-er, though not a regular commenter, and I just had to let you know that the joy of the Lord is really radiating through you these days--I can feel the glow from here! (Ontario, Canada) :) Thank you so much to you and your husband for teaching us and sharing with us through this journey of your family with Noah, and I pray that you have a blessed Thanksgiving at home with your family. (hugs)
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Nov. 19, 2007 - Robin From Ohio
Posted by Anonymous |
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Rejoicing with Your family...what wonderful news!!! Many blessings for a wonderful Thanksgiving!!! Robin
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Nov. 19, 2007 - Rejoicing
Nov. 19, 2007 - Untitled Comment
 Posted by hallfamily8
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Oh what a joy it is to read this update! Praise the Lord! Have a wonderful blessed Thanksgiving together!
Love, Dawn
www.caringbridge.org/visit/susannahall
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Nov. 19, 2007 - noah
Posted by ruby taylor |
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Kate, I am so very happy to hear that Noah is doing better and that you guys are back home!! I pray that everything goes good and your family has a great Thanksgiving! love, Ruby
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Nov. 19, 2007 - Praise the Lord!
Posted by Anonymous |
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Thanking the Lord you were able to go home. We wish you a very Happy Thanksgiving!
Blessings,
Ruth
(who prays for you and Noah just about every time I pick up my sweet Samuel... and I pick him up a lot! :) )
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Nov. 19, 2007 - Untitled Comment
Posted by Anonymous |
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Kate and Jeff,
So glad to hear the ultrasound was clear and you were able to go home! I continue to keep you all in my prayers.
Deanna in CO
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Nov. 19, 2007 - Happy Thanksgiving!
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I am so happy you were able to come home with sweet Noah. My daughter and I went back through some of his sweet little photos today and just couldn't stop smiling. Our prayers are with you all - have a wonderful Thanksgiving together, at home.
Love,
Kim M & family
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Nov. 19, 2007 - Full of thanksgiving
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Almost called you earlier--but it seemed too late when I finally could. I was worried not to see anything on the blog earlier in the evening! So I'm glad I took one last hopeful peek before scooting off to bed myself--this is great news!! Sarah will be so glad to hear when she gets up. I hope things stay stable and you can all enjoy a blessed time together this week. We are off to Charleston early Wed.--busy pulling the house together (let alone our minds) for the crazy week that follows. Glad you are safely home. Love, Marion
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Nov. 19, 2007 - Untitled Comment
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so glad for you and Noah
snuggle in
praying
love because of our Lord
Monique
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Nov. 20, 2007 - Praise the Lord....
 Posted by Jaynee
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Thank you Lord! That is wonderful news! We'll continue praying that Noah will improve and you'll have a blessed Thanksgiving together.
love,
Jaynee
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Nov. 20, 2007 - Praise the Lord............
Posted by jkiessling |
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Thank you Lord for bringing this family home together for the holidays.
Have a wonderful and Blessed Thanksgiving Estes family!!!
Hugs and Blessings from the Kiessling family from Fresno, California
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Nov. 20, 2007 - Yeah!
Posted by BarkerBunch |
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Praise the Lord. I am glad to hear you are at home. We continue to pray for you daily!
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Nov. 20, 2007 - Hooray!
Posted by Joy K |
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I'm so glad that Noah has made it home. You all have a Happy Thanksgiving!
Joy
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Nov. 20, 2007 - Untitled Comment
Posted by Anonymous |
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Happy Thanksgiving Este Family!
We've been praying for you
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Nov. 20, 2007 - Untitled Comment
Posted by Susan in Va |
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Glad you are both home again. Praying here for Noah's continued improvement.
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Nov. 20, 2007 - WHEW
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Nov. 21, 2007 - Praise God
Posted by Anonymous |
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Praise God! Rejoicing with you! Have a blessed holiday!
Marti and Becca
Elma, WA
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