From Emerson's Aunt Katy

I know we are all very excited about the news of Emerson's homecoming. I'm sure you all feel like you have been on this road with Brian, Jessica and Emerson. To finally hear this wonderful news during this holiday season is the best present we could ask for. Brian and Jessica are so grateful to everyone for their support. It has been a comfort for them to know so many people have been on this long journey with them. Although it is not complete this is a leg of the journey they have been anxiously awaiting. They will finally all be home together. Such a normal thing for most of us, but has not happened for them in almost 3 months.

Since the day Emerson went into the hospital so many of you have contacted Steve or myself with offers of meals for Brian and Jessica. We have always said that they were not needed at the time but would be appreciated when they finally made it home. Well, here we are. They will still be spending three full days a week at Marianjoy as well as working diligently with Emerson at home to help her to a full recovery. Actually cooking a meal will probably be a low priority on their list of things to do. If cooking a meal for them is something you would like to do, I am sure they would be grateful. We have already had offers so I thought I would try to be organized so the wonderful meals do not arrive on the same days. Please send me an email (roessler.email@gmail.com) and I can tell you what days would be good or just let me know what day works best for you.

Brian, Jessica and Emerson will be in and out most days at rehab and doctors appointments so they may not be home when you come by. As we can all understand they are leery of exposing Emerson to too many people especially during flu season so please don't be offended if they don't invite you into their home.

Our whole family has been so touched by how many people are not just following Emerson's journey through this blog but participating in her recovery through emails, texts, thoughts and prayers. We are thankful to you all and will continue with the updates as Emmy comes home and enters this new leg of her journey.

Many Thanks,
Aunt Katy