The doctors surprised my sister and told her Tuesday that Aiden was well enough to come home! So of course, she and her husband were thrilled at the news! Her husband went to work that day and had planned to take Wednesday off because that was the original day Aiden was possibly thought to be coming home. Well, he couldn't wait to get out of work!
Joe and I (and our kids) picked up Jim and drove him to Children's in Boston to finally bring his son home. My sister and mom were already there. During the ride my husband turned to Jim and asked him, "Does this feel like the longest ride yet?"
Jim said it was much like the first night he had to leave Aiden. So yes, it felt long.
We dropped him off, I stopped by long enough to get some hugs, kisses and pictures (of course) but then my family left to meet them back at their house (for more hugs, kisses and pictures). We got to their house before them and added to some of the decorating Jim had done.
When they finally arrived, we all welcomed little Aiden home, clapped and sang a little song for him. It was such a wonderful, happy day.
Since they'd been expecting to bring him home the next day, there was a little stress from not being totally prepared as my sister really likes to have things organized. Slowly but surely, they will get themselves organized and into a routine. It's just nice that they are all home as a family now and can start working on that.
We got in a bunch of hugs and kisses and helped clean and prepare bottles and organize stuff (or at least acted like that's what we were doing). After we were sure we'd overstayed our welcome, we left happy, knowing that my sister and her husband were finally, finally getting the day they'd been waiting for... bringing their son home.
Today, his brother and sister came over to spend some time with him. They will be back Thursday night to spend the night and we will meet up with them too. Sunday is Aiden's baptism and we are all hoping it is a beautiful day outside. However, what matters is that on the inside, in Aiden's heart, he will be baptized into God's family, a journey I know his mom and the rest of us will support in him. I am excited to be not only his Auntie but his Godmother too!
There are plenty of ups and downs yet in parenthood, but, I think, for now this is where this story should end for the time being. Perhaps there will be a visit from my sister on this page sharing her thoughts, or from her husband. I thank all of you who went along on this journey with us, praying for Aiden and his parents. Some of you know them and us, some of you don't. But we are all God's children and appreciate your care and concern. It is my hope that Aiden will always know and feel the love, support and encouragement that people have to offer each other, just like so many of you have offered during the past few weeks.
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