Jack is HOME!!!!!!

Jack did so well today, the docs agreed he would do best to go home.  They released Jack this afternoon, so I'm pretty certain it was like deployment of troops after being in the hospital all week.  I know the Gardner family will be so happy to get Jack into his own bed and happy to relax in the comfort of their home.  The hospital staff was amazing, giving such wonderful care and treatment to Jack.  We take our hats off to the doctors and the hospital staff and say thank you to them for all the hard work and successful surgery.  Jack could not have been in better hands. 
Please continue to pray for Jack for pain and discomfort.  Please also pray for wisdom for the doctors as they decide the best course of treatment.  Also, pray for Mary, Bob, Charlie, Tiffany and April because I know they all have a lot of catching up to do - work, home, family, bills; every day living came to a screeching halt so focus could be on matters at the hospital.  Now, in addition to getting settled in, the family will have a lot of work to do to get their lives back in order.  April kept watch over Jack every day and night at the hospital while trying to catch a little time to work here and there. Charlie was such a trooper as he traveled back and forth to the hospital and stayed with friends so Mom and Dad could give all their attention to the doctors and the needs at the hospital.  Tiffany was in Florida, but she kept up with family and friends and Bob and Mary showed us all what wonderful parenting looks like as they led the family with strength, wisdom and love. 
I know you all join me in celebrating this success and the example of the faithfulness in trusting the Lord this sweet family exhibited in the midst of this difficult time. Most of all, join me in a prayer of praise and thanksgiving to the Lord for His sweet grace and loving kindness. k