Hi all,

Hal was very alert today, and according to the nurses "actually frisky".

Janey his nurse yesterday and today, said when she bent over him he took the pen from her pocket and then did not want to give it back to her.

I had to wrestle the tissue box from him after he gently swatted her on the arm when she started to suction him because of the fluid that has accumulated in his lungs. And, because of that he was 4 hrs. on and off the ventilator, so for now that is a little bit of a step back.

BUT, are we seeing a little of the old Hal in these little acts of childlike behavior? Is this him saying, "I'm still here, don't count me out yet" ? I am very hopeful when I see this behavior, this is the man I know. All of the nurses keep telling me how much better he is doing, and this is the progress in the ICU they thy crave to see.

I think we have a long road ahead, but it is so helpful to see some positives.

Please continue the thoughts and prayers. It means so much to Carrie, Tracy and me.
With love, Linda

I can't believe it will be 5 weeks this coming Sat.