After the Surgery

By Mike

Charlotte was with her children when she came out of surgery.  She had to remain in the hospital for two nights for observation and recovery.  Due to her otherwise good health and strong body, she healed quickly and was anxious to get home.

Alicia, Sheelagh, and Graham stayed at their childhood home for the first time together in over a decade - maybe two.  They spent their time cleaning and preparing the house for Charlotte's return.  Between rotating "shifts" at the hospital with Charlotte, preparing and cleaning the house, contacting insurance companies, and running errands, their time was consumed and they were exhausted.

Alicia described being overwhelmed by the love and support of friends and neighbors willing to provide whatever assistance they could to help Charlotte in her hour of need.

Here is a family photo a few days after Charlotte got home (taken March 9th, 2013):