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Just got an update from Jeremy. Taryn put pictures up of the grandkids in Duaine's room, and he actually turned himself (as much as he could) in that direction and opened his eyes. Jeremy said that's the longest he's seen him keep his eyes open. He LOVES those kids!He's been "joking" with his nurse. She asked him if he was ready to do some work and breathe on his own. He shook his head no and then smiled very big. While they were in visiting, the nurse turned off the breathing assist, and he was able to breathe on his own. The twins, Jeremy, and Taryn had to leave shortly after, but at least while they were there, he was still breathing on his own. They are feeding him through a tube instead of just the IV. The goal right now is to get rid of the breathing machine, which requires tubes down his throat, so he can talk! He keeps moving his lips, but as Taryn and I said last night, it's our turn to talk and his turn to listen! :)*11:30 a.m. - They put Duaine back on the breathing machine, but will continue to decrease the amount of help it provides. Connie got a shower, and visited Duaine before she was released.*