Monday -week 5

Kristi is still in ICU and we are patiently waiting for her lungs to heal and strengthen. She is still on the ventilator so we are going to move forward and put the trachea tube in this afternoon. It is a simple surgical procedure and not only will she be more comfortable but is easier to wean off of. She is looking forward to this and sees it as a positive step. She is very bored and wants to talk and have a milkshake (talking will come first). The highlight of her day is physical therapy - she does some exercises and they help her to a chair and she is able to sit for 2-3 hours at a time. Today she is working on standing.

Thanks to all of you for the birthday wishes, gifts, cards and visits!!! You made her day and while communicating is difficult for her, she wanted me tell you how much she appreciates all of your efforts!!! (She still can't talk because of the tube and her hands are shaking so badly from the steroids that it is difficult for her to text. Also she has some paralysis in her right hand)
Lots of love and thank you for your continued prayers. We are hoping that Kristi will be ready to transfer closer to home before Christmas.

Kristi and Jayme