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.

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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.