Tuesday, February 23, 2010

Home!

Samuel is home! The Byrne babies are together! We have our family under the same roof! There is no possible way for me to put today into words... here's my best shot :)

At about 11:30 this afternoon the ambulance pulled into our driveway... the hours before that were spent with a knot in my throat, tears of hope and optimism, and hands that wouldn't stop shaking. THIS is the best day!

I am at a total loss for words. Samuel is home! It's completely wonderful, joyous, and surreal :) Not sure when it will really hit us that he is here... I know that sounds crazy, but it feels like we have been waiting for so long... and now our wait is over, he is here! Maybe in the morning when we wake up and have ALL THREE of our babies with us it will begin to sink in. Wow.

This post doesn't do our day justice... I'll blame in on the whirlwind of emotions and lack of sleep :) Off to finish up Samuel's nightly routine and treatments, and to try and get some sleep. Not sure what the night or the next few days will hold, but not sure it matters... sleep or no sleep, events or no events, our family is together tonight. Our joy consumes us!

Pictures soon - I promise. In the meantime, to give you a visual - I don't think Samuel has stopped smiling. That little grin was a mile wide today... almost as big as his mom and dad's smiles :)

14 comments:

Kelly said...

Oh my gosh!!! YAY!!!! I am so happy for you, your family, and most of all Samuel. I can't wait to see pictures of the Byrne Family of FIVE!!!!

The Mommy said...

Oh the joy must be overwhelming. I am so excited for you guys! Please let us know if you need anything!

Mary Loyal said...

Congratulations!! I am so excited for y'all! What an incredible blessing and answer to many, many prayers! God is SO GOOD!

Unknown said...

I am SO happpppppy for your family. Had a little happy cry for you. Oh, that's all I can say- I'm so happy and excitedfor you!!

Anonymous said...

So extremely happy for all FIVE of you! I know that you and David will give Samuel the most excellent care ever! Words cannot express how very happy we are for y'all! I will try and call you in a couple of days to say congrats over the phone! Can't wait to watch all 3 babies grow together!

Julie Rolf

Karen Wright said...

Congratulations to you ALL! That is wonderful news. Such a happy day! We're all very happy for you ~ together at last!

Love and Prayers to you from us here in Richmond, British Columbia
Karen & Ken Wright

Ariel said...

YEAH!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Congratulations!

Rikki said...

Hooray! How awesome! Enjoy your little family all under one roof! Samuel's got to be on cloud 9! Cannot wait to see pictures! :D

Vicki said...
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Vicki said...

H - HOW
O - OUTRAGEOUSLY
M - MIRACULOUSLY
E - EXCELLENT!
Please let us know as soon as Samuel is accepting visitors! We love you FIVE!
Aunt Vicki and Cousin Maddie

Anonymous said...

I am so happy to hear the wonderful news!

Lindsey said...

AWESOME! can't wait to see pictures!

Chris and Amanda said...

Just AWESOME!

MatersandMelons said...

Yay!!!!! I know y'all have to be the happiest you've ever been! Congratulations, and I'll be praying for your first couple of days at home!

Christie O'Neal