As John Newton wrote in Amazing Grace, "Through many dangers, toils and snares...we have already come. T'was Grace that brought us safe thus far...and Grace will lead us home." The Grace of God lead us with Zander home today. After 67 days......we are finally home with our entire family under one roof.
Christie and I spent the night at the hospital with Zander last night. We had him in a private room, but he was monitored from the NICU. We both slept with one eye open and the issues we had last night were more associated with his feeding pump than anything else.
We came home today about noon. Since that time, we have been marveling at Zander and making sure that everything is organized in his room. Special Thanks to PawPaw Charlie for the engineering help with the compressor and the generator. Thanks also to Grandma Judi, and TJ for keeping the boys last night and for the food.
To be frank, Christie and I are both exhausted. We are excited, scared and just glad Zander is home. His brothers have been staring at him all day and both of them held him. We finally gave Zander a bath today and he loved it. He smiled from ear to ear when we washed his hair.
Zander has 24 hour nursing at present. His nurse Kim is with him now and he is resting well.
Enjoy the pictures and I will write again tomorrow. Thanks to all for the prayers, comments and encouraging words. We have at least 14 doctor's visit in the coming weeks and Zander has a long road ahead of him. Prayerfully, we ask that it will go as smoothly as the past 67 days.
Sweet dreams boys. Welcome home son. We love you all.
Clancy
11 comments:
Praise the Lord! We are so happy for your family. This moment has been a long time coming! Remember your church family loves you and lifts you up daily in prayer!!
Love,
the Zieglers
Great news for all of you. I hope you are able to get a little rest. The pictures (as always) are worth a thousand words. Take care and know that you remain in our thoughts and prayers.
Love,
Aunt Heidi and family
Zander, I am so glad that you are finally home! You are the cutest little thing I've seen since my own son :) I just want you to know that my six-year-old daughter prays for you every night before she goes to bed!! I know that your brothers and your mommy and daddy are so glad to have you home!!
Love, Erin Flatt
Praise God are the only words I can think of at this moment. He looks so happy! I know your going to be scared but Gods hand has and is atill on both of you and Zander. What an awesome blessing! Thank you Lord for this Blessing! We Praise You Lord...and give you all Glory and Honor...
I just had to praise Him.
Ilove you all,
Christy
Yea God!! I am sooo very glad you guys are under one roof! We will continue to pray!
I am so glad you have finally made it home with this precious baby. Hospitals can take their toil. We are still praying for complete healing. We know it is in God's time not ours as we would like it.
God Bless,
Diana E.
Welcome home Zander Covert!
Blessings,
Amy Dover
Welcome Home! So glad to hear you were finally able to have Zman home. It's a bit scary and overwhelming to leave the security of the hospital but it must feel wonderful to have him so close and be able to enjoy him without the craziness of the NICU surrounding you. You'll get into a routine soon enough and it will be as if he's always been there. Enjoy this special time.
God is good all the time! It made my day to come home, check the blog, and see pictures of Zander at his house!!!
Doesn't it feel great to have someone wash your hair, Zander? Enjoy it! They charge for it at the salon. :)
Seriously, I am so happy that the whole family is together under one roof. Clancy and Christie, I pray that you will both get the emotional, mental, and physical rest that I know you must need. I am truly amazed by the strength you guys have.
God Bless,
Janet Tilley
Welcome home Zander, take it easy on your mommy and daddy.
how is your friend Ethan doing?
Much love,
Jill
HOORAY! How wonderful that ya'll all together at last. I know everything may be overwhelming but God is watching over you and protecting you with his love. Zander, are you just not pleased beyond belief to be in your own home and you own bed. You are just too cute for words. Watch out girls.
Annie, Virginia and Janie
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