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Gracie did her miraculous turn-around thing again and we are back home tonight. We were given the option to take her home or keep her longer for observation. We opted to take her home and just keep an eye on her here. She was drinking just fine so dehydration was not an issue. She was pretty much back to baseline (aka what she was like prior to the seizure). The only lingering issue was her balance. In the past, this returns but it takes a bit longer. The doctors were actually concerned about what germs she could pick up while still in the hospital. They felt she would be better off at home if we were comfortable taking her home. She is currently tucked in and sleeping safe and sound at home.

This was a rough ordeal for Rita this time. Rita likes to get to see her in the hospital and see for herself that Gracie is alright. We didn't have her do that this time. First of all, if she got to the hospital right away, I'm not sure it would have reassured her any. Secondly, Rita would be confined to the room Gracie was in rather than get to explore the play rooms (this is often a perk she enjoys while Gracie is in the hospital). Thirdly, there is no need to expose Rita to more possible germs. Her school was closed today and tomorrow due to a water main break so Rita had a lot of time to think about Gracie today. Rita also caught her seizure and I think it scared her - she did amazingly well, but it scared her nonetheless. Tonight, Rita was clingly and emotionally needy. I think it will be good for her to be home tomorrow with Gracie and a parent. It should help her to settle back down.

Thank you for checking in. Please keep praying for Gracie and Rita. Thank you!