It’s difficult to find any words right now because this moment is truly unbelievable.

Iris was discharged from Doernbecher today and is home. Yes, 5 days after undergoing MAJOR surgery involving her heart and airway .. she is home.

Iris has a long recovery in front of her, but her surgery was successful and she’s doing amazingly well. We came home with a handful of prescriptions, and she needs to wear a humidified air mask for a few weeks while her trachea is healing. There will be plenty of follow-up appointments and potentially another procedure in a few months .. but she’s well on the road to recovery.

I have so much gratitude for the team that made this day possible: Dr. Stephen Langley, Dr. Michael Rutter, Dr. Henry Milczuk and Dr. Laurie Armsby. They are brilliant doctors, and incredibly compassionate human beings. My daughter’s health .. and honestly, her life .. could not have been in better hands. Between their expertise, His guidance, and Iris’ brave spirit .. she will have the chance to run, play, dance and explore all of life’s wonder.

Here’s my tiny, but mighty, daughter .. ready to go home!