[Friends] FW: He's home

[Rick & Doris]

Halleluiah!!!

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Subject: He's home

Yes, the Gary is home.  For me, I would love to have a nurse standing by 
as I have to check his pulse, temp and weight each morning.  And he is 
eating very little.  Plus there are all those bottles of medicine. 

Jen and I arrived at the hospital this morning about 8:15 for him to 
announce as soon as we entered the room that "he was out of here!"  I 
couldn't believe it.  No clothes for him as I was not expecting it so 
soon.  But we managed and he is home.  He has a lot of recovery before 
he gets much activity or company.  A home care nurse is coming tomorrow 
and is supposed to come twice a week.  She will report back to the 
surgeon.  We have upcoming appts with both the surgeon and his 
oncologist within the next 2 - 4 weeks.  After that, we'll know how we 
stand.  He improves a bit each day and looks forward to seeing friends 
and family again as soon as his doctors give the "go" signal. 

The cards and telephone messages have all been given to him and he knows 
how many are thinking of him.  Nothing gives you that "loved" feeling 
like knowing someone is thinking about you.  We both appreciate all the 
offers of help and support.  Jen plans to be here through Thursday and 
by then I'll know his routine and whether I need help.  I'll let one of 
you know if I do.  :-)

Meanwhile, he's home and looking forward to some long hours of sleep.  
Love from us both, Pat & Gary