Heading home...

Hi everyone,

Brent got his stitches out yesterday and has the green light to go home! Per the surgeon, he has some restrictions over the next 6-8 weeks (does not include any chemo restrictions).

The VPs will leave Houston today to head to Pensacola. They will be back in Atlanta on Saturday and can't wait to see Maverick and Max! They are sad to leave Hugh, Anna, and Duncan, but they have to face the "real world" again. For the VPs last night in Houston, the Ronalds took them to an authentic Italian restaurant (Anna is Italian)...it was amazing! Lots of garlic! Per Missy, it is bittersweet to be leaving...they are happy to get home to see their puppies, family, and friends and to sleep in their own beds, but they are sad to leave their newly found family and the living environment which has allowed them to not face reality quite yet.

Yesterday, they were able to have lunch with a long time high school friend of Brent's...Mary Claire Blackshaw. She lives in Atlanta and her son plays baseball with Zack. She also has a doctor at MDAnderson and was in town for a doctor's visit (which gave her great news)!! They enjoyed having lunch at the Rotary House with Mary Claire, her mom (Mrs. Arant) and her friend Suzanne. Another bittersweet experience...great to see a long time friend, but a bummer about where they were and why they were there. Nonetheless, it was a nice opportunity to "share" their experience and provide support to one another. Per Missy, it was inspiring to be in the presence of such great and positive people. Mary Claire and Brent are both amazing miracles (see picture)!

Brent has his next appointment on Monday and will know more about his treatment plan then.

Safe travels VPs! Thank you for all the prayers, messages, and support! Keep them coming...

Meg