Hoda Kotbreturned toTodayon Monday, telling viewers that her extended absence was due to her three-year-old daughters health issue.
I am so grateful she is home.
She is back home.

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I was waiting for that day to come, and we are watching her closely.
I am just so happy.
That forced Guthrie to leave during the shows live taping.

So i want to I want to say you for that.
I love you too, Guthrie said.
You have a lot of friends out there.