Here Comes The Son

Friends. This is the post I've been longing to write for months now. Alexander Owen Kennedy was discharged from the hospital today and is currently snuggling in his mother's arms on our couch, in our home. We are finally a proper family. My emotional state is currently going bonkers, so I won't write too much about this right now. Suffice to say we couldn't be happier.

I want to thank our friends and family for supporting us through this most difficult summer. I want to thank the doctors at Penn, especially Dr. Sam Garber, whose calm and steady demeanor was reassuring to us whether the news he was explaining to us was good or bad. He's the kind of medical professional one would call "inspiring."

And of course, we thank the wonderful nursing staff of the NICU, who cared for, fed, bathed, changed, calmed, and loved Alex during his stay. We are forever indebted to these women, especially his primary nurses Vildan, Lynn, and Leneya. The difficult task of leaving Alex at night was made easier knowing that you guys would be taking care of him. Our family will never forget you. Alex will always remember your names.

Maybe I'll write a recap post when I can get it together. For now, I'm just going to cry a bit more and look at my son sleep in our living room. It was a long summer. I'm looking forward to the fall, and beyond.

I love Alex, I love Kris, and I love you for taking the time to read this blog.