January 15, 2022
Cutting the Cord Literally and figuratively
Now that we have been home for 24 hours, we have reflected on how anxious we were. We went from 24 hour care to all me (Ray). Talk about stressful!
Once we got situated, we both fell into a deep sleep. Thank God for rest! I did wake up several times to check her vitals – temp, oxygen, pulse… all good, all night! At one point, she checked to make sure that I was breathing. I didn’t move once – which is abnormal for me. I actually thought I would miss the hospital chair (I even took a pic). Nope didn’t miss it! 😎
This morning, she got up, ate a good breakfast, took the prednisone, and basically slept all day. She woke up hungry and had some McAlester’s choose two – thanks mom and dad.
She then had a pretty good afternoon pain free and rested.
They told her at the hospital that more than likely her hair would be gone next week. She decided it would be less traumatic for her and for the kids if we just went ahead and cut most of it off so she wouldn’t lose it in big chunks. It was a small step of control, and she decided to have her sweet friend Jordan come over and cut off her hair tonight. We had fun with it, and the kids got in on the action. She looks adorable.
While coming home has been bittersweet, we are grateful to be in a quiet (well, as quiet as it can be with a 10 year old) environment where we feel safe.
At times times some things come to a necessary end. The staff at Mercy Hospital was incredible. They were so kind and we sure appreciate all those who cared for our Kristi!!
Part of freedom is cutting the safety cords. Here we go!
Kristi is so grateful for all your prayers, messages, thoughts, and concern. It is truly a picture of the large family of God. So awesome!!
Her appetite stayed all afternoon and she just ate a big dinner! We are praying for another peaceful night of rest!
Ray Rhoton
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So glad you got to go home!!! Continues prayers for you two. I love watching God work. I hope you both continue to rest well.
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Hair looks so good! Still praying hard for the continued fight! Love you all!
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So glad you got to go home! Much needed rest to help build up the strength 💪
Your haircut is adorable, love it!! Continued thoughts and prayers daily! We love y’all!
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Continued prayers Kristi! I love you friend!
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Praying you both continue to rest well. There’s no place like home. Hope the prednisone doesn’t interfere with your sleep, Kristi. It will more than likely give you a good appetite but don’t worry just enjoy how good everything tastes. Ray are you going to shave your head in support ? Hey, that’s seriously not a bad idea for everyone. 😂😂😂. Prayers continue❣️
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Love that you’re both home! It’s incredible to think about all that has taken during the past several days! You two and the rest of us too have experienced a roller coaster ride of emotions. There have been both times of extreme sadness to tears of joy pouring down our cheeks. And the most amazing thing about it all is the fact that our heavenly Father was there every single second!
We all so thankful for answered prayers. We’re praying for you Kristi and love you! Love you too Ray! ❤️
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Such a cute look Kristi! Continued orders for good rest and healing! We love you guys! ❤
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Prayers**
Autocorrect is not my friend these days.
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Orders works too! Yes ma’am!
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So glad you are home with our family and our hair looks so cute. My prayers go out to and our family. ❤️🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻❤️
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Praise God! So happy you are home and all went well last night! Kristi, you are so brave and so wise. You inspire me!
Ray, you win the “all time best husband” award! We love you guys and continue to hold you up before the Lord.
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Praise God! So happy you are home and all went well last night! Kristi, you are so brave and so wise. You inspire me!
Ray, you win the “all time best husband” award! We love you guys and continue to hold you up before the Lord.
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Thanking God for answered prayers! So glad you are home and getting some much needed rest! Will keep praying 🙏❤️
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❤️🙏🏻
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