March 21 8:55 pm

Just visited Neil. He is responding so well to this ventilator setting. The PEEP is 10, 40% oxygen and 14 breaths a minute. Aren't those numbers grand? We are so, so proud of Neil. His blood pressure is within normal range. We are all learning to read lips better and better. A colleague of Reese's came last visit to help with this. She knew more than us and we watched and learned some tricks of the trade.

The nurse describes Neil's sedation at 50% less than it was when he was so sedated. The only pain he describes in his neck. The nurse thinks it is because has had to hold his neck in a single position for so long and the pain is similar to a crick in his neck. He is being given robaxin for this. (This is a muscle relaxer.) Please pray for Neil's lungs.

Please pray for Shannon Jones. She was involved in the wreck here in Montgomery on Woodley Road. Her family is here in SICU waiting room.

Please continue to pray for Sue. Her sweet daughters, family and friends share love and support with us. Sue was more alert during the visit tonight.

Please remember Ruth in your prayers. She is in SICU as she had to have a colostomy.

Throughout this experience, we are continually amazed at the connections with others. It seems we all know someone in common. We have met folks that knew our parents and have shared fun, endearing stories. Thanks so very much for all your love and support. You all have sustained us with your prayers.