I. Am. Home.

I am:

Home.

Bruised but not broken.

Weak but not down.

Battered but not giving up.

Knocked down but not done.

Significantly thinner but not gone.

I felt:

Helpless but learned to ask.

Hopeless at 2 a.m. but didn’t give in

Beyond miserable for four days straight.

Empty from not keeping anything in for those four days.

Alone, at times, even though surrounded by others.

I am:

Blessed.

To have Jim by my side.

That Cody was with family.

To have prayers from all of you.

To have access to some of the best medical in the world.

I am:

Grateful.

For sincerely sympathetic nurses that tried everything.

Doctors that never gave up.

That the stent is out.

The ordeal is over.

My stint is done.

I am:

Thankful.

To be showered with MY soap.

To be fed and feel closer to normal.

To feel the comfort of my life around me again.

To the nap I will shortly be taking.

I. Am. Home.

Caring Bridge Comments

Lorelie|Apr 22, 2015 4:56pm
You made it!! It couldn’t have been any fun at all, but I’m glad you’re home and feeling more comfortable! Hugs.

Jim Langemo|Apr 22, 2015 12:34pm
And a damn nice poem too!

Jim Langemo|Apr 22, 2015 12:34pm

You have been in my prayers since I heard the news. Keeping you close to my heart.

Roger|Apr 22, 2015 7:57am

Sending lots of love your way Sis. Love you.

Love and prayers..from mom|Apr 22, 2015 7:04am

That is awesome. Love you. Prayers for your health. God Bless you.

Connie McKay|Apr 21, 2015 7:02pm

May God bless you, Melanie. You are such a “trooper” and are in our thoughts and prayers often. Love,
Connie & Don McKay

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