Tuesday, Nov. 25

Hi dear family and friends,

Today, one day after Hal's second surgery, he is showing improvement.
When I came to ICU today, they had Hal in a reclining chair/bed. Something new, to give him a more upright position.
He recognized me the moment I came into the room, and immediately wanted to start talking to me. Of course, still on the ventilator and with the tracheotomy, there was no way I could understand the whispering, guttural sounds, but to me this was a breakthrough that he wanted to say something.
The CT scan they did early this morning showed an improvement in the amount of blood in the brain. The drain they put in his skull is still draining blood, and the nurse said that today it looked very dark, indicating old blood, so it is very good that they are getting this out.
I am trying not to get too excited, but all of this is very GOOD NEWS.
Please keep the prayers and good thoughts going. They are occurring from East Coast to West Coast, and I cannot thank all of you enough.
All the nurses and doctors today were praising our daughters for the devotion they have shown to their Dad and to me during this trying ordeal. I am very grateful for them. They have given me strength I am not sure I would have had without them.
Hopefully, I will have more good news tomorrow.

Love to you all, Linda