Thank You

Hi friends,

Thank you all, from the bottom of my heart, for all the well-wishes, comments, tweets, texts, emails and phone calls. I feel surrounded by your love and support.

I am home now, kissing and holding my little ones, feeling so thankful things didn't turn out worse then they did. I'm hoping once I'm recovered I can just forget about this whole experience! Not fun. I will say this though - Please, please, please check and see that you are up to date on your Tdap vaccination. I thought I was close to current, so didn't worry about it when I was scraped by a rusty fence recently. Take my word for it that you never want to experience Tetanus, and of course we want to protect little ones from Pertussis, which is also covered by the vaccination.

I've got a back log of projects I haven't posted about yet that I'll be sharing next week while I'm recovering, so please come back Monday for regularly scheduled posting.

Thank you again. Big hugs to you all.
xoxo

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  1. dervla @ The CuratorSeptember 21, 2012 at 4:13 PM

    Jenny, phew, so glad you're home and recovering. Going to check my vaccinations right now!!

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  2. Christy@SweetandSavoringSeptember 21, 2012 at 4:19 PM

    So glad you're doing better! I kept rechecking the site to see if there was another update, and here you are now :) I bet your girls are falling over themselves trying to help take care of you!

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  3. Proper HuntSeptember 21, 2012 at 4:20 PM

    So glad you are feeling much better and are at home with the little ones! A speedy recovery to you!

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  4. Janna McCalleySeptember 21, 2012 at 4:21 PM

    Yay! So glad you're on the mend!

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  5. Jennifer @ Dimples and TanglesSeptember 21, 2012 at 4:25 PM

    So glad you're home! Rest up!

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  6. Valerie J.September 21, 2012 at 4:25 PM

    Jenny, I'm so happy you are safely back with your family. Thank you for sharing your experience and encouraging others to get vaccinated. It is SO very important for adults and especially little ones. Rest up!

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  7. Erin | Holtwood HipsterSeptember 21, 2012 at 4:29 PM

    All the best to you Jenny! So glad you are home now and on the mend.

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  8. AnonymousSeptember 21, 2012 at 4:30 PM

    I'm so glad you are feeling better. God Bless. JK

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  9. AnonymousSeptember 21, 2012 at 4:34 PM

    Yay! I've been checking the site constantly! You are such an inspiration to so many of us. Glad to hear you are home!

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  10. JamieSeptember 21, 2012 at 4:38 PM

    I'm glad you are home safe and sound! I will definitely be checking on my currency and adding that to my yearly physical!

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  11. Jen DailySeptember 21, 2012 at 4:40 PM

    I know Pertussis is the vaccine everyone is talking about these days, but when I reviewed the components of the DTAP combo for my kids it was Tetnus that sounded the worst to me. So glad you are recovering nicely.

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  12. Annie Vincent InteriorsSeptember 21, 2012 at 4:46 PM

    So happy you are doing better! I hope you are able to rest and recoup with your little ones! I am sure they will be great helpers!

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  13. ErinSeptember 21, 2012 at 4:48 PM

    I got my DTap booster when my little guy had his first shots. My GP said that the benefit of doing it that way is that I will know to get a booster with each decade Ashe gets older - easy milestones to remember!

    You are so unlucky to have gotten tetanus, but so lucky too because it could have been so much worse!

    Vaccines are important and really can and do save lives.

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  14. SandraSeptember 21, 2012 at 4:48 PM

    Glad that you are now recovering home. I'll make sure to schedule my shots very soon. Take care of yourself. :-)

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  15. Kim @ Home Love and WanderlustSeptember 21, 2012 at 4:51 PM

    Glad to hear you're doing better Jenny.

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  16. Karin KSeptember 21, 2012 at 4:52 PM

    SO GLAD you are home and feeling a bit better! Get yourself the October issue of Architectural Digest and relax. There's a Greenwich Village backyard that made me think of you as soon as I saw it...for a preview:

    http://www.architecturaldigest.com/celebrity-homes/2012/robert-duffy-marc-jacobs-new-york-townhouse-article1

    But get the print mag for later - easier to read in bed! :)

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  17. CoriSeptember 21, 2012 at 4:54 PM

    You're amazing, Jenny. Glad you're feeling better.
    Thanks

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  18. KathrynSeptember 21, 2012 at 5:00 PM

    So glad you're home and doing better! Take care Jenny!

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  19. Amy ESeptember 21, 2012 at 5:15 PM

    Love your blog. So so so glad to hear you are feeling better. And remember that it's a germ in dirt, not rust [http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/000615.htm] that causes tetanus, so get everyone get your vaccine!

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  20. Splendid MarketSeptember 21, 2012 at 5:29 PM

    great and very important reminder. I hope you recover very quickly.

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  21. TinaSeptember 21, 2012 at 5:33 PM

    So glad to hear you're feeling better!

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  22. Jennifer@The Chronicles of HomeSeptember 21, 2012 at 5:51 PM

    Scary, Jenny. I know nothing about tetanus, but based on your hospitalization and recovery I can tell it's not something anyone wants. Glad you're home and looking forward to keeping up with you next week again!

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  23. lizziefitzSeptember 21, 2012 at 5:51 PM

    So beyond happy that you are home and getting healthy. That was one scary episode , wow! I 'll be back Monday. Happy Weekend!!!!

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  24. JennSeptember 21, 2012 at 5:52 PM

    So glad you a feeling better!

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  25. pve designSeptember 21, 2012 at 5:54 PM

    Jenny-
    Excellent news that you are home. Take it easy and take your time getting back to all you have to do.
    Our son had a scary thing happen in 10th grade, a staph infection....it was a long road to get him back but we shall never forget how grateful we are to have him healthy and living a great life.
    When you have your health, you have your wealth.
    Keep the faith - you are in my thoughts and prayers.
    pve

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  26. Karen at Home Sweet HollywoodSeptember 21, 2012 at 5:59 PM

    So happy to read you are home and doing better! God bless!

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  27. GSeptember 21, 2012 at 6:13 PM

    Hurray! I am so glad my favorite blogger is on the mend. Best wishes for a speedy recovery!

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  28. AnonymousSeptember 21, 2012 at 6:29 PM

    Happy to see you're home and have the energy to say hello... take the time you need to recover and we'll all be here patiently awaiting your return!

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  29. Notes From ABroadSeptember 21, 2012 at 6:49 PM

    What a scary thing to happen ! I am so glad you are home and better. Stay well, besos, C

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  30. KaraSeptember 21, 2012 at 6:54 PM

    So happy you are home. Hope you are better soon.

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  31. AnonymousSeptember 21, 2012 at 6:57 PM

    I was really worried. Happy to hear you are back home and I hope you will not rush back into work. Everyone will still be here!
    MD

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  32. UnknownSeptember 21, 2012 at 7:06 PM

    SO so glad you are okay!! I was recently helping a friend paint at her new house and while I was layed out on the yet-to-be finished floors I ended up with a rusty old staple in my leg OUCH. She INSISTED that I get a tetnus booster (she and her husband had gotten them days earlier for similar reasons)- they had a close friend who had passed away as a result of contracting tetnus while over seas- SO SCARY.
    Lesson- GET A BOOSTER
    So glad you are okay!!

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  33. Maggie RoseSeptember 21, 2012 at 7:13 PM

    So glad you're home and recovering. You have been in my thoughts! xo Maggie

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  34. Matters of StyleSeptember 21, 2012 at 7:14 PM

    Been praying for you. So thankful you are okay.

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  35. MelanieSeptember 21, 2012 at 7:18 PM

    So happy to hear that you're home! I haven't been a follower for very long, but just wanted you to know that I've been praying for you.

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  36. kstyleSeptember 21, 2012 at 7:26 PM

    Hi Jenny,

    So glad you are home and feeling better! I think I'm going to check with my Dr. asap and see where I'm at on this vaccination. Also just want to say that I really enjoy your blog. In fact it's one of the blogs I've been reading recently that inspired me to revive my blog kstyle. Such wonderful consistent original content which is what brings me back everyday. Get better soon
    k

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  37. LaurenSeptember 21, 2012 at 7:30 PM

    So glad you're feeling better! We were all rooting for you!

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  38. sarah kSeptember 21, 2012 at 7:31 PM

    My goodness. I just saw these two posts about your illness. I'm so glad you're home and recovering. How scary! Best wishes for quick healing.

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  39. MariSeptember 21, 2012 at 7:57 PM

    So glad you are home!
    Blessings all around.

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  40. AmaraSeptember 21, 2012 at 8:13 PM

    So glad that you are doing better!!!!! I have no idea whether I am current but I am going to check! Get some rest :)

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  41. LizzieSeptember 21, 2012 at 8:20 PM

    Yay Jenny! So glad your feeling better. xoxo.

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  42. EmilySeptember 21, 2012 at 8:22 PM

    What a scary time you and your loved ones must have had. Wishing you a speedy recovery. Be sure to take all the time you need to convalesce.
    Emily

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  43. CaitlinSeptember 21, 2012 at 8:26 PM

    So glad you are doing better!

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  44. maggieSeptember 21, 2012 at 8:52 PM

    SO glad you're home and on the mend!

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  45. the gardener's cottageSeptember 21, 2012 at 9:07 PM

    Oh My God, i'm so happy you are home and recovering. i've never commented before but i wanted you to know you and your family have been in my prayers. xo janet

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  46. Rachael AnneSeptember 21, 2012 at 9:30 PM

    I'm glad you are better. You've been in my thoughts. Additionally, I have grilled my husband about his shots being up to date.

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  47. Karen L.September 21, 2012 at 9:31 PM

    Thanking God with you and your family for your health now. Thanks for the update and for the good advice although I thought most docs would say to get a booster if one gets a cut? Please be careful and get all the rest you need....

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  48. Jen @ RamblingRenovatorsSeptember 21, 2012 at 10:01 PM

    So glad you are home now with your girls Jenny!

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  49. Shopping CelleSeptember 21, 2012 at 10:10 PM

    So glad to hear you are better. Well all missed your posts but you need to rest and heal.

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  50. Kristin @ My Uncommon Slice of SuburbiaSeptember 21, 2012 at 10:15 PM

    Glad to hear!!! Thoughts and prayers still with you!
    XO

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  51. A.S.September 21, 2012 at 10:55 PM

    Wonderful news! <3

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  52. AnonymousSeptember 21, 2012 at 11:04 PM

    So so so very glad to hear it. Rest up and hope you continue to feel better every day. Xo

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  53. hdaytonSeptember 21, 2012 at 11:07 PM

    Jenny, such great news to hear you are home with your family! . I'm sure the girls are over the moon right now having you back. Please remember to take care of yourself as your body recovers.
    Best,
    Hilarie

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  54. hdaytonSeptember 21, 2012 at 11:07 PM

    Jenny, such great news to hear you are home with your family! . I'm sure the girls are over the moon right now having you back. Please remember to take care of yourself as your body recovers.
    Best,
    Hilarie

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  55. NJSeptember 21, 2012 at 11:44 PM

    Jenny welcome back home! So glad to hear u are back and safe. Best wishes.

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  56. La DolfinaSeptember 21, 2012 at 11:53 PM

    Thank God you are back home recuperating with your sweet family!!!
    Take care and take all the time you need to fully recover!
    God Bless,
    Terri

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  57. Caitlin at Salty OatSeptember 22, 2012 at 12:19 AM

    So glad to hear you're on the mend! I hope you have a relaxing weekend with your family and get lots of rest!

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  58. AnonymousSeptember 22, 2012 at 12:28 AM

    Glad you are better! Blessings to you and your family.

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  59. JessicaSeptember 22, 2012 at 12:45 AM

    Glad to hear you're home! I stepped on a rusty nail a few years back and went and got my booster right away, but I'm thinking I should check to see how long it's good for. Hope your recovery is fast and easy!

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  60. UnknownSeptember 22, 2012 at 2:12 AM

    So glad it all turned out ok!! Bless your heart!

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  61. UnknownSeptember 22, 2012 at 6:18 AM

    Please recover soon!

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  62. NazSeptember 22, 2012 at 7:33 AM

    I was thinking of you this morning and I'm so happy you're home now. Getting vacinated is so important and this showed us just HOW important it is.

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  63. Laura_NEAPOLITANSeptember 22, 2012 at 7:54 AM

    So happy to hear that you are at home and recovering! Best wishes for continued healing. Thank you for all the inspiration you continually provide, both design and otherwise :)

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  64. UnknownSeptember 22, 2012 at 8:03 AM

    Was very glad to see a post from you this a.m.--that you are home and on the mend! Great news!

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  65. AmySeptember 22, 2012 at 8:13 AM

    Glad you are home and feeling better! That must have been very scary for all of you!

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  66. Linda {Calling it Home}September 22, 2012 at 8:20 AM

    So glad to hear that you are home. You are missed.

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  67. SuzyMcQSeptember 22, 2012 at 9:19 AM

    It brightened my day to see that you are home and on the mend, Jenny. Thanks so much for the reminder to keep our vaccinations current. Best wishes!

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  68. SamiSeptember 22, 2012 at 9:39 AM

    Lovely that you're home again Jenny. I got my tetanus vax when I stepped on a rusty pole, and went straight to the doctor, as I couldn't remember if or when I last had one! Hadn't realized it was that dangerous though! Have a lovely weekend.

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  69. EileenSeptember 22, 2012 at 9:57 AM

    Glad your back! I have been checking every day hoping all was well. Enjoy those around you and relish in there love.

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  70. AnonymousSeptember 22, 2012 at 10:17 AM

    So glad you're doing better jenn.

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  71. JenSeptember 22, 2012 at 10:37 AM

    So happy to hear you're home and beginning to feel better. What a scare. Take it easy.

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  72. ArtsnarkSeptember 22, 2012 at 10:48 AM

    glad you are home & on the mend. Best wishes for a restful weekend

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  73. LKFSeptember 22, 2012 at 11:12 AM

    So glad you're getting better!

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  74. AnonymousSeptember 22, 2012 at 11:19 AM

    So glad you are back home with your family. Thank you for the reminder.

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  75. Naomi G.September 22, 2012 at 1:59 PM

    Have a healthy and speedy recovery! Glad you are home. Can't wait to see what you have to share next week.

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  76. Karissa Jade FergusonSeptember 22, 2012 at 3:00 PM

    I'm so glad you're back home, and I'm sure your girls are so thankful to have you back home with them! I'm sure that was so hard. Praying for you! Beautiful flower pic by the way!

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  77. MickieSeptember 22, 2012 at 3:33 PM

    So glad to hear you're doing okay, Jenny, and back at home with your family. I read up on Tetanus after reading your husband's post. Pretty scary...and it sounds very painful. Hoping for a speedy recovery! (PS: I got my Tetanus booster 2 years ago after cutting myself on a filing cabinet. After hearing your story, I'm glad I did! If you don't remember getting your last Tetanus shot, it's time to get a booster.)

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  78. MariSeptember 22, 2012 at 3:43 PM

    Glad you're back at home and feeling better. :)

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  79. AnonymousSeptember 22, 2012 at 4:09 PM

    Take it slow. I hope you feel 100% soon. I absolutely love your blog. It's one of my favorites and I love the work you are doing on your new place. It's very inspiring.

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  80. smidge girlSeptember 22, 2012 at 5:10 PM

    So glad to hear you're home and doing better! I've never actually heard of anyone who got Tetnus, I'm so sorry it happened to you! Enjoy your weekend & recovery time with your family. :)

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  81. AnonymousSeptember 22, 2012 at 6:08 PM

    Fantastic news that you are home now and recovering!

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  82. TereseSeptember 22, 2012 at 6:20 PM

    Yay Jenny! Glad you are home. I hope you get all the rest you need. luv from Utah Plants

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  83. ErinSeptember 22, 2012 at 6:40 PM

    So glad to hear all is well!!

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  84. MeganSeptember 22, 2012 at 7:59 PM

    So glad you're feeling better! My week was less fun without your posts. Warmly, MSC

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  85. IngridSeptember 22, 2012 at 8:22 PM

    So pleased you are home and on the mend!

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  86. portia.vzSeptember 22, 2012 at 8:33 PM

    Whew! I'm glad you're feeling better and hope your recovery will be swifter than you thought.

    Thanks for reminding parents to get their children vaccinated. It shouldn't be a controversial subject but your recent experience, as well as the cases of whooping cough this year, have really hammered home the importance of building up your immune system.

    Looking forward to more of your great DIY projects...

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  87. KarenSeptember 22, 2012 at 8:43 PM

    Blogs are funny things. We begin to care for those we've never met. I prayed for you and know this experience will make you an even better wife and mom.

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  88. PaddySeptember 22, 2012 at 8:47 PM

    Dear Jenny,
    I have been coming back every day for news. So glad you are home. It seems so typical of your generous spirit that you have found something to give to others in such an stressful time.
    I'm a daily reader, never a commenter, but remain a huge fan and am always grateful for those regular posts that never fail to lift my day.

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  89. alteregoSeptember 22, 2012 at 9:54 PM

    Praise God you are home and on the mend. Take your time healing and gaining your strength, and enjoying your little ones. I know they are elated to have you home.

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  90. Katie TrueloveSeptember 22, 2012 at 11:03 PM

    That must have been a terrible and scary experience! So glad you are home with your family and recovering!

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  91. mikkySeptember 22, 2012 at 11:16 PM

    So glad you are doing better. What a relief!

    :)
    mikky
    www.todaloos.com

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  92. AngieSeptember 23, 2012 at 10:17 AM

    oo - so happy you're home!

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  93. CammeeSeptember 23, 2012 at 11:41 AM

    Glad to hear you are home. Take it easy and focus on you. You are in my prayers.

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  94. Sadie + StellaSeptember 23, 2012 at 1:23 PM

    You poor girl. I'm so sorry. Thinking about you and your family. Speedy recovery!!!

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  95. GillianneSeptember 23, 2012 at 3:49 PM

    Big smile to read that you're home and on the mend. Hard advice for busy multi-tasking moms: try to take it easy!

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  96. AnonymousSeptember 23, 2012 at 5:38 PM

    Thank all that is holy that you are home safe and feeling better! Bless you for reminding us all to keep upto date on our vaccinations. I have already been in touch with my doctor.

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  97. AnonymousSeptember 23, 2012 at 7:07 PM

    I read all the time but don't comment .. Glad to hear you're home and doing well. How scary!

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  98. Grace @ Wrinkled ChiffonSeptember 24, 2012 at 12:22 AM

    Hi Jenny! It's been a while since I have commented, but I read all the time and I'm so glad you are feeling better. How scary! Rest and concentrate on feeling better.

    xo Grace

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  99. MelanieSeptember 24, 2012 at 9:08 AM

    So happy you are home and on the mend :)

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  100. AnonymousSeptember 24, 2012 at 9:20 AM

    Can you explain a little more on the injury? It seems how you got it isn't how they say, as in it's anaerobic and so you need a puncture would that allows the tetnus to go from the dirt into the would where it continues to not get air.

    I'm curious because I have an auto-immune disease and really shouldn't get vaccines. I had felt ok with not updating this one because I'd know there was an issue if I received a pucture type wound that was deeper than I could clean. Now I'm worried.

    I'm sooo glad you're ok and would be very thankful if you wanted to shed some more light on it.

    Thanks,
    Laura

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  101. Courtney McGSeptember 24, 2012 at 9:35 AM

    Jenny, I literally exhaled when I saw this post; what a relief to have you back! You were missed -- I can only imagine how your family felt. Still thinking of you as you make a full recovery. --Courtney

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  102. JenniferSeptember 25, 2012 at 5:25 AM

    OMG Jenny! So glad you're doing better. Tetanus!? Crazy! Your concentrate on getting yourself better. We'll be waiting patiently for your return and sending healing thoughts your way!

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  103. AndreaSeptember 25, 2012 at 10:55 AM

    whew, very glad to hear you're home and well. All best to you -- wishing you a very speedy recovery!

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  104. How2homeSeptember 26, 2012 at 4:40 PM

    Glad to know you're feeling better! God bless :)

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  105. Lisa RSeptember 30, 2012 at 12:09 AM

    So happy this has turned out OK for you. A chilling reminder to all of us that just because we don't hear about people getting tetanus all the time doesn't mean there is no tetanus out there to get. Thank goodness for excellent medical care and thank you for sharing this so everyone who reads your blog got a big reminder to check his or her vaccination status!

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I so appreciate hearing from you. Nice comments make my day! Thanks for keeping things light here, friends! :)