Former first lady Barbara Bush has recovered enough to leave Houston Methodist Hospital to go home, but is staying to help her husband, the former president, recover quicker.
In a statement from George H.W. Bush’s office, the former president’s health was described as “improving,” and that of Barbara so good she was offered the option to go home.
“Mrs. Bush was given the option of being discharged today, but has elected to remain at Houston Methodist Hospital one more evening to continue her recovery and to be closer to her husband,” said that statement.
The full statement:
JAN. 22, 2017 UPDATE FROM THE OFFICE OF GEORGE H. W. BUSH
HOUSTON — Doctors at Houston Methodist Hospital continue to be encouraged by President Bush’s improving health. His vital signs are normal, and it is hoped that he could be moved out of the ICU in the next day or two.
Mrs. Bush was given the option of being discharged today, but has elected to remain at Houston Methodist Hospital one more evening to continue her recovery and to be closer to her husband.
Finally for today, the Bushes are concerned about making sure they thank their well-wishers for their kindness, and especially their prayers.
Paul Bedard, the Washington Examiner’s “Washington Secrets” columnist, can be contacted at [email protected]
