Who wants a day brightener?!

Day 42

It is incredible to me just how long we have been doing this. Who knew that we had nearly six weeks of ICU stamina in us? Wooooow.

We have some happy Thanksgiving-y news...Papa has been OFF the ventilator since Saturday evening. He is on assisted breathing (just a little oxygen help) but he is breathing nearly completely on his own. (through the trach) This is a HUGE milestone. Also, three huge cheers to him because he has been having some successful swallow tests! Few and far between, but he is still doing SO well. 

Biggest news of ALL. Today, (tehehehe.....aren't you just tense with excitement?) PAPA WALKED!!!!! That is right, they pulled out the walker, and he walked a bit. Just a teensy bit, but holy hannah. It was the coolest thing ever. He is such a champ! When he was done he sat down and put his arm around my Mom. Gosh I love them.

And there ya have it. That is the news up to date. We are so proud and grateful and just full of happy and positive feelings...YEEEE!!!! (try making that noise out loud...preferably with your hands in fists shaking side to side like a giddy schoolgirl) (that's how we do it)

I hope you're having as good of day as we are.

With love,

The Baers