May 1, 8:00 pm

Hello to all, This is another Banner Day. They pulled Neil's trach this morning and he is doing excellent. He is breathing all on his own. He took off the oxygen support and has not put it back on. The wound care folks came and dressed his abdomen. They are very pleased with the way the wound looks. They will consult with the folks at Health South as the nurses there will change the dressing when Neil moves. Neil was up in the chair for 3 1/2 hours today. My goodness, Neil has come a million miles and we are so pleased. Please continue to pray for lungs, leg and his breathing on his own.

Bob Robertson's (Bob is Marjorie's husband, she works with the United Methodist Children's Home in Dothan ) surgery went well and the doctor is very optimistic that everything is good. They will receive a report later in the week. Susan and Tommie Lee (Sue's daughters) came by to visit Neil and to give him the scoop on Health South. Sue is doing very well. They told Neil how the system works and he is looking forward to going. We are so blessed to have made such dear friends. I have not seen Shannon's mom today. I will do my best to check in with her tomorrow. Please continue to pray for the full recovery of Sue, Shannon, Daisy, Bob and our other friends here.

Janice is to be released from the hospital tomorrow. Please pray for Janice's full recovery.

Thank you all for your love and support.