I laid in bed at Rex Hospital for over two weeks, losing over 20 pounds, getting weaker by the day, and thinking of home and our upcoming trip to Corolla. The head nurse came into my room and told me she talked to my care team and they recommend a discharge date two weeks away. I told her that I was going home tomorrow. And I did. And I immediately gained weight and got stronger. And we did drive to Corolla for a group vacation with over 15 friends. I was on a walker and friends tried to help me in the kitchen--I told them doing it myself was part of my occupational therapy but I felt wonderful with the offers to help. I even baked a cake for the group to contribute and to prove to myself that I could. When I got home, my doctors were amazed at my progress. Thank you, Corolla.
When Aloma and I were walking through the parking area to our car to drive home, a fast-moving cloud hid the sun. I felt a chill and had a thought that I would never see Corolla again.
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