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Six hours on the road folk, six hours minimum, one way to Shreveport from Tulsa, every time. But we are home at last, and the house is warming up, and Eli is ready to go back to sleep even after having slept three hours in the car. He is taking Lortab every four hours, and I don't think he'll be the designated driver anytime soon.

Words cannot express how grateful Melissa and I are for all your prayers. They have been answered in extraordinary fashion. Eli has been gabbing and playing non-stop for hours, and we certainly hadn't expected that.

I'm beat! Good night.
David

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Anonymous said…
David:
So happy to hear that you all made it home safe and sound and that Eli did a good job traveling.Get some much needed rest and I will keep on praying.
Leveta
January 7, 2010 at 8:23 PM
Anonymous said…
You have all been in my thoughts this week. So glad the surgery went as expected and you are back home safe and sound. -Annalisa
January 7, 2010 at 8:32 PM
Amy said…
So glad you are back home. Praying for you all!

Amy
January 7, 2010 at 8:36 PM
Anonymous said…
We are so thankful for a successful surgery and safe travel week for your family.
We pray for rest and recovery for everyone. Bobbie
January 7, 2010 at 10:16 PM
Lu said…
Glad to hear that you all made it home safely. You all are in our thoughts and prayers.
January 7, 2010 at 11:45 PM
Anonymous said…
Praising God that you are home!!!!
January 8, 2010 at 8:15 AM
Lora L Roberts said…
WHOA, SO GLAD YOU ARE BACK HOME THAT IS AWESOME....
January 8, 2010 at 9:06 AM
LAB said…
So glad you made it home safely! Sending prayers and happy thoughts your way!
January 8, 2010 at 10:49 AM
lydia said…
Praise the Lord!You are home as one big happy family!

God Bless!
Thomas Family
January 8, 2010 at 3:25 PM
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