The Hilliards moved to Hong Kong in 2001 from Memphis, Tennessee. Brett serves as the lead pastor at Island Evangelical Community Church, and Shannon is a nurse at Hong Kong International School. They have 4 kids: Abby (13), Hudson (12), Mary Grace (9), and Zane (6).

Wednesday, May 09, 2007

Happy to be home

We got checked out of the hospital around 6pm, and are thrilled to be back in our flat. Zane gave big hugs to all siblings, and then he and Mary Grace danced together while we watched American Idol. Simple pleasures that bring swells of joy.

He's not yet walking fully upright. He leans over slightly due to the surgery. But it doesn't seem to bother him too much, and with mild pain meds, he's pretty much good as new.

Total cost of surgery and 2 nights in the hospital and several weeks worth of medication: $54 USD ($400HKD). Another simple pleasure that brings great joy. Headed to bed, grateful and tired.

6 Comments:

Anonymous Anonymous said...

Praise God!!! Great news. We were and still are praying for Zane's recovery. Give Zane hugs from us all especially from Izzie! All our love,
Lisa, David, Xan, Nick, Ian, Olivia and Izzie Singleton

11:52 PM

 
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Glad he is better! Happy belated anniversary too!

Susan E.
Tales from the Waiting Room

4:13 AM

 
Blogger The Ottinger Family said...

Sweet Zane! I am so happy for you guys. I hope he is enjoying his spleen free life :-)
Much Love,
Tona

11:05 AM

 
Blogger bLU said...

wonderful news!! he is blessed child.
Bryant and Noelle.

7:05 PM

 
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Hi Shannon & Brett, just got your blog address from Wanggan&April, It's soooo nice to see your photos of Hilliards family & it's one of the best blog I have ever read. You are still the same as what in my memory, No changes at all! pls drop me a line if you are free. suziewang@hotmail.com
Love from
Suzie in Singapore

12:54 PM

 
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Hi Brett and Shannon,
It is great to see your beautiful family. I got your blog address from Tona.
Stephanie Moore in Memphis

11:08 AM

 

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