Home!!!

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What a whirlwind the last 48hrs have been. First I get a stomach virus while in the hospital with Charlotte. Then Charlotte spiked a fever and we worried she might have caught it. But it was a quick one time spike on Wednesday morning and she looked so good Thursday with no fever for over 24hrs, cultures negative, her heart rate improved due to the new meds, and her chest X-ray clear, that the doctor's decided it was time for our girl to come home for some R and R before round 2 of chemo that will begin on Monday. The kids were so surprised when we all pulled into the driveway. Charlotte was over come with emotion initially when she learned it was "break time" from the hospital and "her turn" to come home. "Me too?" she asked. Yes, baby, yes you too. Our hearts haven't felt so full as when we were a once again home together. And we will give her rest, TLC, and familiar comforts as she gears up for this next round beginning Monday. Thanks everyone for your love and prayers. They are working





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  1. UnknownApril 8, 2016 at 2:11 PM

    Love seeing all the Reynolds together at home!!! One goal down!

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  2. UnknownApril 8, 2016 at 2:21 PM

    Awesome pictures seeing you all together and smiling!! This is terrific! Love & Hugs to all!

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  3. Tim and LaniApril 8, 2016 at 2:44 PM

    Beautiful pictures! We are so thankful she's home at last! Praying for round two to go smoothly. Keep kicking cancer's butt, sweet girl!! We're all behind you!

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  4. EvansApril 8, 2016 at 3:02 PM

    So awesome!!! She's exactly where she needs and should be!!! You can already tell how happy she is being home!! Continuing the prayers for a speedy recovery with each round of chemo and knowing that coming home each time is the icing on the cake!! Keeping kicking it Charlotte!!! You got this!! Xoxoxo

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  5. TiffanyApril 8, 2016 at 3:07 PM

    This is so wonderful and love seeing her with you all at home! Big hugs!

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  6. Annette StackApril 8, 2016 at 3:12 PM

    I am in tears here...tears of happiness for all of you, especially sweet Charlotte! You are such a beautiful family with so much heart and so much fight. You've got this...I know you do!! We are all behind you and praying so hard each and every day. We pray that your weekend home is restful, peaceful and FUN! We will be praying hard for Charlotte as she begins round 2 Monday. May God continue to watch over you and protect you. Love and hugs to you xoxoxo

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  7. UnknownApril 8, 2016 at 3:41 PM

    Praise God
    What a wonderful happening
    A truly needed break for all of you
    God Bless
    And the smiles on everyone light up our world also
    Tears of Joy flowed from my eyes
    Enjoy Enjoy Enjoy
    Love you
    Pops

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  8. UnknownApril 8, 2016 at 7:23 PM

    I just can't love this enough!! I'm so happy for all of you! Enjoy this time. Praying every day.

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  9. Erin WallaceApril 8, 2016 at 9:12 PM

    So so very happy that you are all under the same roof. Everyone looks relaxed and happy. God is good. Keep up the good fight Charlotte! You are making us all so proud. 💜

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  10. UnknownApril 10, 2016 at 8:31 PM

    Wonderful surprise! You must be so happy to be able to put her in her own bed😊 We are praying for an easier round 2 of chemo. You are a tough cookie, Charlotte!

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