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Bittersweet Goodbyes

 Well, we made it through the last day of therapies and coordinating home treatments. It was really hard to say goodbye to everyone who helped Paxton not only survive, but progress so quickly. We shared a few tears with a few of the therapists and nurses today.




My dad and Krissi made my life so much easier today. They got us boxes and a few things I needed to travel home. Krissi and I packed up all our stuff and they took it to be shipped to us. We were then able to have our last ice cream date (until next month). 

Pax had a lot of final evaluations at all therapies today getting ready to transition to outpatient work. He is exhausted but so ready to go home. I am slightly nervous about getting home tomorrow because there is a winter storm coming into Denver and we are already getting warnings of possible delays and cancellations. All we want to do is get home. 

We will continue to keep everyone updated on progress and the results of future appointments. Today it sounded like we will be back a few times in February. We are so thankful for the Billings Clinic medical team for sending us to the best place we could be. We are so grateful for every single employee and volunteer we encountered during our stay. We also are beyond blessed to have all the support of family, friends, neighbors, the Boulder Elementary Family, and strangers.

Good night.

Janell

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