Scarlett Hall returns home

After nearly one full year of not living under the same roof, the long wait came to an end on Tuesday, May 26 when Scarlett Hall and her family returned home from Ranken Jordan Pediatric Bridge Hospital located near St. Louis.
Upon returning to the area on a rainy day, supporters lined up in the bad weather with signs, big smiles and waving hands as they were excited to greet Scarlett and her family during a planned parade route through both Mansfield and Ava on their way home.
“Seeing people come out for Scarlett’s welcome home parade was overwhelming in the best possible way,” said Scarlett’s father and Mansfield Superintendent Dr. Clint Hall.
“We knew our community had been praying for her and supporting our family, but to physically see so many people standing in the rain, lining the roads, waving, smiling and welcoming her home was something we will never forget. After everything Scarlett has been through, it meant so much to see our community celebrate her return home with us. We are especially grateful to the Mansfield Fire Department, Mansfield Police Department and Douglas County Sheriff’s Office for helping lead us through each town, and to everyone who helped make that welcome home so special. It was emotional, humbling and a powerful reminder that our family has not walked this road alone.”
Upon returning home, Dr. Hall says some simple moments have been meaningful ones.
The family is enjoying playing Uno together, Scarlett was able to visit her Mimi and Papa’s house and her brother, Rolen, crawled into bed to snuggle with his sister like they did in the past. The Halls have enjoyed watching Scarlett relax in familiar places while being surrounded by the people she loves.
The transition to being back home is now in progress.
“Being home under the same roof again has been a huge blessing,” Dr. Hall said. “For 11 months, life has not looked normal for our family. Now, even though we are adjusting to a new normal with home health nurses, therapy needs, equipment, medications, and daily routines, we are finally together...The transition home is still a process. We are learning what daily care looks like at home, working with nurses and therapists, navigating insurance and medical needs, and figuring out new routines that help Scarlett continue to heal and grow stronger. We are also looking forward to continuing therapy, including music therapy later this summer, and giving Scarlett every opportunity possible to keep progressing.”
June 19, 2025, was the date of Scarlett’s life-changing accident in an area waterway.
That led to 341 days of being in hospitals, going through therapies and the family doing whatever it takes to help Scarlett in the healing process.
While the healing process continues, Dr. Hall, his wife, Shelby, and family feel “incredibly grateful” for all of the support shown to them during this journey that led to a return home last Tuesday.
“We are thankful for the doctors, nurses, therapists and care teams who have helped Scarlett reach this point,” Dr. Hall said.
“We are thankful for our home health nurses and everyone helping us transition into life at home. We are thankful for the friends, family members, neighbors, churches, first responders, and community members who have prayed, brought meals, helped with projects, made our home more accessible and encouraged us every step of the way. Most of all, we are thankful to be home together. We continue to pray for divine healing in Scarlett’s brain, complete healing and restoration, and strength for the road ahead. We have seen God’s faithfulness through the love and support of so many people, and we are grateful beyond words.”