Blessed.

Ten days. This is the record for Sarah for being out of the hospital in the last three months.  She was admitted again on Tuesday night with a temperature of 103.  The immediacy of admission stemmed from Sarah having an implanted central intravenous line along with a host of other implanted devices and medical risks.

The usual suspects of septicemia and  infectious endocarditis were ruled with this admission and fortunately, she was diagnosed with a simple virus.  A virus that has taken its toll on her.  No surprise really but hard to watch for so many reasons. It's just so difficult to watch your vibrant girl melt  into a puddle because of a temperature, even a low grade.

We are home now. Our Christmas tree is up.  Our stockings are still in boxes and I can't begin to tell you what Santa is bringing our family on Saturday.  The most important things though about this Christmas is that I have so much more than ever in my life than ever before.  I have my Sarah, my girls, my Luke and more love and prayers from dear friends and family than one person should ever have in life. For this, I am truly grateful and blessed.