Good morning. Today is the day we will try to remove the ventilator. The respiratory therapists have been in and have begun weening off the vent. At this moment he is breathing on his own, but still has the vent in place. Hopefully they will be removing it altogether very soon.

Dad is much more alert this morning. He knows we're here and I think he's been mouthing words to us. He is following directions, and seems just plain worn out still. Adam and I keep asking him to try and think about something else while he's awake with the vent in. I'm sure that is a crazy thing to say to someone in his position, but I just try to think about what would make me feel better if I were in his place. I've been asking him to think about the day I was born, or the day he met Elizabeth Hurley, you know, asking him to remember all the beautiful women in his life ;-)

We haven't seen any Docs yet today, but as soon as we do I will let you know what they say. Keep the positive energy coming...its what we're thriving on. Dad is doing so well. Thank you all so much.