Cam is out of the hospital!!!!!

We finally have some good news to post! Cam was discharged from the hospital today at 4. He is pretty much over the stomach bug and his surgery was successful. Until this morning, we were concerned that the surgery had some complications, but Dr. G. reassured us today that all is well. Tonight was one of the most special nights we have had. The Children's House invited all of the families to ride in a limo, eat dinner out at a restaurant and have a visit from Santa! Cam loved all of the lights inside the limo. It was a big Excursion limo. He fell asleep when we got to the restaurant so Chad, Nana and I actually got to eat together! Then Santa arrived and brought all of the kids several gifts. At the very end, he brought bikes to all of the older kids and gave Camden a very cool ride on truck. We can't express how much joy this brought us to see the kids so happy under such difficult circumstances. Unfortunately, Cam slept through Santa's visit, but we did put him on Santa's lap and got a picture. Tonight helped to erase some of the bad moments we have had up here. Our plan was to fly home tomorrow, but we need to stay in Baltimore for one extra day. We are flying home on Wednesday night, just in time for Christmas Eve at my sister's house (where I hear we might have another Santa sighting!). Thanks for all of your thoughts and prayers throughout this trying time. We have felt the prayers from far away. We can't wait to get back to the Florida sunshine. Merry Christmas to all!
Love,
Julie, Chad, Camden and Nana (Jimmy says hello from Orlando!)