Nikki had been given her fair share of lemons this week. Lemons were coming at her from all directions. Except when she needed actual lemons to help open up her salivary glands.
She was able to come home this afternoon. With a little help from some medication, she was able to “pass” her final hurdle to be discharged. She’s still in pain and her nausea isn’t gone, but it’s certainly better. Her oxygen stats have fallen when she’s sleeping so she will be on a small dose of oxygen for a little while.
She asked me to make a run for the border on the way home. To go from chicken broth to Doritos Locos Tacos is quite the leap, but she was ready for it.
The glands are still a little swollen. Thank you for the offers to bring lemons. Our friend, Julz, was quick to bring the lemons and a few MRE’s for our freezer. She also filled our flower pots. With a fresh supply of the little yellow fruit, I whipped out my (google) cookbook. As they say, when life gives you lemons, make lemonade. So I found a good recipe and broke out the crystal pitcher to celebrate. We rounded it out with cheeseburgers and steak on the grill.
I knew it was going to be a better day.
Nikki's New Lungs 
Sending happy thoughts and lots of prayers your way!
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Glad to hear you’re home. What a beautiful setting to have your supper. Sending you our thoughts and love. Marg and Steve (from Wpg)
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What a nice post and so glad you are home enjoying that beautiful sunset! The best medicine for healing sounds like Travis, your dog and your home… Take care and thanks for the update.
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Step aside, Martha Stewart! Nice post, Trav. Glad your girl is home. xo
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Thank you for the update, I was thinking of you all week-end. My heart goes out to you, too many lemons. You can take a bad day and make it in to a good day like no other. Thinking of you and wishing you well….
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Glad to hear Nikki is home! When life hands you lemons… 🙂
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Nice to hear some good news! That lemonade and grilled fare would put a smile on my face. When you have a chance, you really know how to live!
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Best news of the day. Keep it up, Nik. We are all so there for the bodayas. LOVING you both.
Mickey and Richie
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Love you both too!
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😉 makes my heart happy to read this update;) I am holding her in my thoughts and prayer,have a wonderful and relaxing kind of day taking in the beauty of the lake and of course, each other!! Huge love and hugs!!!!
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Thank you Auntie Char. Say hi to the love of your life!
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