First of all thank you to everyone for your thoughts and prayers over the last year. We have decided to create a blog to have an outlet for anyone who is interested in updates on Lances condition a place to come and be informed. The title of the blog "A future and a hope" comes from Jeremiah 29:11, which is a verse that has given our family alot of comfort through these challenging times. Because as my Dad has said, no matter what happens we have already won! I would encourage you to pass on the location of this site to anyone that you may believe would be interested in updates. -Justin



Monday, December 20, 2010

We finally got out!

We got to Swisher at about 4pm. We were packed and ready by like 9 am but waited for what felt like all day to get discharged. Cory was keeping us updated on the road conditions so by the time we got to leave we knew the roads were not good enough to drive home today. A pretty emotional time saying good bye. Lance of course hugged everybody! He even went behind the desk and hugged the lady who has been in charge forever (she is so nice) all the nurses were saying they wish they had got a picture of it as she doesn't come out from behind the desk! But you know Lance he said he didn't want her to feel left out so he went right behind the desk and gave her a big hug! It was hard to leave the many friends we have been praying for, please pray for all of them with us.... God knows their names! We are so thankful to be out of the hospital! Thank you all for love, support and prayers! We heard many many lectures before we left on how careful he has to be and all the things to watch for....kind of overwhelming...... then I had to go to the pharmacy and pick up a BAG of meds. My Dad came and picked us up from the hospital and on the ride to their house Lance was saying how fast everything seem to be moving after being in his little room for so long. So not long after we got here he was in bed sleeping, which is just what he needs. Hoping to be able to drive home tomorrow! ---Penny
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  1. KarinDecember 20, 2010 at 6:55 PM

    I can only imagine how you are feeling about getting out of the hospital. When I left with Katie after 2.5 weeks, it felt TOTALLY weird to be out and driving around...as if I had been in an odd little cocoon or something.

    Praying for you and for your friends. Love how Lance hugged everyone! :) I'm sure he gave them all a bright spot in their day.

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  2. MarkDecember 21, 2010 at 11:25 AM

    Hi All, This is Nancy in NC. Mother and I were just getting updated on your good progress. Hope all continues as planned and the roads back to Dubuque will be clear. It is even cold in NC :-(
    Grandma says "hi" (especially to Elisabeth :-)
    Love, Nancy

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