Update.

I went in early this morning after a 7.00am phone call from Kendall to say that he had had some breathing problems. They had decreased the oxygen supply and he wasn't ready for that.

He could be better - he's still got some pneumonia and they are concerned that his heart occasionally beats a little too fast, but I think that is down to the stress of the illness and not getting enough rest. They finally gave him a sedative to help him relax and will be giving him a sleeping tablet tonight to see if he can get some quality sleep. Hopefully that will sort out the heart problem.

He's had various tests, ECG, CAT scan, bloodwork and we're waiting for the result of those to come back.

His ENT was in today and checked on his throat. Apart from some inflammation at the surgery site, which is to be expected, he looks fine in that regard, which set Kendall's mind at ease a little.

I can't see him coming out for at least a couple of days right now - he's still on oxygen and intermittent IV antibiotics to clear the infection.

We'll take it day by day.

If you want to send a card he's in

Room 512 Richards,
Maine Medical Center
22 Bramhall Street,
Portland, Maine 04102.