I prepared myself for disappointment after the breathing tube was pulled. Maybe it wasn't such a big milestone, maybe she'd need a tracheotomy, it'd still be a long road, yadda yadda.
Naaaah! It's great. They pulled the tube at 10 this morning. I just left a little after one pm and she is doing very well.
She looks better, is obviously more comfortable, and seems less tied down to the bed and to ICU. She's nodding her head clearly, waving at family when they leave, and has kept her oxygen up al by herself.
April 6, 2005. Pretty much the best day ever. Write it down.
AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted by: Rusty at April 6, 2005 02:40 PMATTA GIRL!! This is the best news yet. We are with you Riza.
Posted by: rosanne nelson at April 6, 2005 04:59 PMWhat a blessing! Thanks John for sharing Riza with us today. It was remarkable to see glimpses of her emerge from the fog. When we made the Starbucks IV's, we were hoping to make you laugh. We had no idea that Riza would enjoy the joke too.
And all the Ewoks rejoiced. "Maganda!!!"
Posted by: Barb Rivera at April 6, 2005 07:04 PMSwwweeeeet!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
love you both!
Tabitha, Jay and Zoe
Posted by: Tabitha at April 6, 2005 07:48 PMHi JK & Riza!
I am glad about today. People in my congregation have been praying for you both and asking about Riza. You are in our thoughts and prayers everyday. We'll keep it up. Peace and love, Mary & HAK
Great News! Extirpation!
Posted by: Mosh at April 7, 2005 10:06 AM