The first chapter of Chaseton’s life came to a close today when he was discharged from the hospital. The second chapter began when his father carried him out of the hospital doors and into his second chance at life. Chase lives a couple of hours away from the hospital in Atlanta. We had to deal with the normal Atlanta traffic so it was an even longer trip. His parents stopped at the halfway mark to feed Chase and themselves. He had no problem with the trip. I think lunch was the only time he was awake. We became separated from Sammy and Brandon in the traffic and arrived at their house a few minutes before them. It was a thrill to watch Chase enter his new home for the first time.
One would think that his homecoming would be a joyous happy affair. I know I expected it to be. Although every body was relieved and happy to have Chase at home, I think the tension from the last 10 days along with the sleep depravation every one was suffering from, dampened the mood. There was the pile of mail and bills along with complaints from the association about the length of their grass to deal with. Also the worry of facing a night without have a “professional” at their beck and call in case anything goes wrong. I think a few days of normalcy or at least as normal as it gets with a new baby in the house will set thing right.
Today also closes a chapter in my short career as a blogger. I have to leave for home tomorrow and will be several hours away from the day to day life of Chase. His mom will fill us in on the details when ever she can get away from the diaper changes, feedings, cleaning,and every day mommy duties. I think every body will enjoy the change, she is a talented writer with a dry witty style.
I’ll jump in any time the mood hits and will take back over when it’s time for Chase to return to Atlanta for his surgery.
Chaseton’s Grandpa.
The Story of Chaseton. 