The bad news of the day is I think I have a cold brewing -- haven't had one for several years, but that's the result of spending time in a hospital. (There are SICK PEOPLE there!!!) Started out as a cough caused by a tickle in my throat; I thought it was just a result of the dry air in the ICU. When I lay down for the nap, my nose started getting stuffy, too. I'm hitting it with everything I can.

Talked to his nurse after the doctor's rounds -- they were doing several things in prep for the ventilator removal. So that's a good sign.

As soon as I eat something, I'll head back over there.

I'm hoping he can actually TALK to me when I get there.

Linn