Headed Home

I just spoke with my parents and they are about halfway home.  I called my dad's phone, thinking my mom might be groggy or sleeping, but no - they were just coming out of a restaurant!  Amazing!  Mom says she is doing really well (other than having skin sensitivity from the medical tape) and her pain is under control. I think the plan is that she will have the brace for about a month, but she doesn't have to wear it when lying down, so she gets some small breaks.
All in all, I think we have a lot to be thankful for!  Thank you so much for all your prayers.  They really mean a lot to all of us.
Valerie