6/2 - We are communicating! Yippie!

Thanks for all the suggestions! The hospital had an alphabet board that we commandeered. Couple that with a pointing device and woo-hoo we have communication! We have made great strides today. She is awake and alert. They turned off the ventilator, it's not breathing for her at all, but is providing some oxygen. Her O2 sats are staying over 90. Her lungs got a little lazy while she was on the ventilator, we have to keep reminding her to take deep breaths. Tuffy went and bought a kitchen timer that goes off every 2 minutes to remind her to breathe deep. They removed many of the wires and tubes (Bex will have to fill you in on the names and purposes of each - she's the one that speaks medical-lingo). She has seen the physical and occupational therapists today. They had her up and marching in place! What a difference a day makes! Your prayers are appreciated and obviously working! Keep them coming!