Sunday

Andrew did beautifully overnight and about 3pm he got his breathing tube removed. So far, he is doing well with that. Right away he said he wanted to wake up and go home. He was happy to check the date on his calendar from home and asked for the time a few times; I think to convince me that is was an acceptable time to wake up (& go home). Without the vent, we will be able to see how his new blood flow is going to work (nerd insert on the importance of taking physics ; ) Also, he hasn't used the pacemaker since about 3:30 yesterday afternoon and has maintained a good heart rhythm.
It was awesome to look at Andrew's eyes and have him look back. His voice is just a whisper now, but what a beautiful sound to have him talk to us after so many days. We are praying his effusions stay at a minimum so he can have his last chest tubes removed in the coming days. Praying he continues to do well without the vent. Praying he keeps a steady recovery so we can give him his wish to go home. I think that's all I have to say. Thank you so much for the prayers and support.