Maybe Tomorrow

Since Wednesday, we've been hearing, "Maybe tomorrow you'll go home."  Today it seems to be true.  Kyra's been completely off oxygen all day, and is tolerating her pain meds well without being too loopy.  If she can stay off oxygen all night, too, we'll be good to go.  Then maybe we can get some rest! Hospitals are no place to sit around and relax.  Here's just part of Kyra's day today:

• A visit from Cinderella, Prince Charming, and Gus the mouse, who gave her a princess wand and pink bracelet.
• A stroll around the hallway of her hospital ward, making friends and checking out the artwork on display.
• An excursion to the hospital's rooftop garden, during which we watched transport helicopters land on the roof near us, and wondered what the blaring sirens and strobe lights meant (it turned out to be a false fire alarm).
• A Dairy Queen treat with Christa and Curtis to celebrate Christa's birthday.

Oh, and Kyra also had six sessions of respiratory therapy, as well as several visits from nurses, doctors, and Child Life staff, and a few cards to open and read.

Whew! We can't wait to get home and get some sleep!

Peace.