Today's been a good day

As soon as she woke up this morning, the doctor, nurse and respiratory
therapist took her off the ventilator - and so far she's doing great!
I was so excited to see her beautiful face without all those tubes -
it felt a little like Christmas came early. :) She's been a little
fussy this afternoon, but what with the sore throat and not eating all
day, she can hardly be blamed.

I got to hold her for a good long time this afternoon, which made both
of us pretty happy. Add in a visit from her Gram and she's had a full
day.

Next steps are weaning her off some of her medications and teaching
her to eat. She is such a trooper!!

~ Cristy

P.S. Thank you all so much for your prayers and good wishes, both for
her and my brother. We are truly blessed!