Friday a.m. (2-9)

Dad has been breathing on his own since the first 6:00 visit (could've been before then, but the boys forgot to ask). The tubes are still in, just in case he gets tired, but that's the longest he's been on his own. They are going to leave the tubes in until they are absolutely sure he won't need help; they don't want to have to put them back in! It may be today; may be tomorrow. We'll let you know! We've had "fun" (as much fun as we can right now) speculating what Duaine will say/do once he gets to talk. Mom was up at the hospital last night, and she is doing very well. She rested most of the day Thursday. She said she appreciates the phone calls, visitors, food, and flowers she has received. She said to me yesterday, many times, she overwhelmed at how wonderful her family and friends have been through all of this. ~Erica, Kelly, Taryn