Good day!

Exciting news today. Mom went in early this morning with my uncle steve. The doctors said that today was a likely day to get dad's tube out! Around lunchtime today they removed his tube!!! Lawson and I were on our way early this afternoon. (Mom wanted us to have a chance to relax after the past week.) Dad's first question was, "What are my stats?" Mom read them off to him. After a few minutes of Uncle Steve joking, Dad's second communication was to give Uncle Steve the finger! He is back! We were very happy to see him smiling and get in a couple of laughs.

They hope to move in to the step down unit sometime tomorrow afternoon or early Tuesday. He has also asked his nurse if she could come home with him! Such a player.
The doctors have so far only let Mom, Lawson, and I and Dad's brothers back to see him. They are trying to keep his visits low key. Too much excitement is not good!! We are going to have another quite day tomorrow to visit with our dad!
More updates as soon as we get them!
As always, thank you for your support, kindness, prayers, text messages, and unending love. We have been deeply humbled by the support of this community and our friends. Dad was shocked to hear about all of the people who were concerned for him and willing to help. I do not think he had realized the impact that he has on this community. Or his family ;)
Much much love and appreciation to all.
lymi
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