Jan 18th

More steps forward! Marion was up in a chair for 1 and a half hours this morning, that tuckered him out for the afternoon. But for the afternoon he had his first "trach collar" experience for 2 and a half hours, then he was worn out from that. That is where he has a tube with oxygen and mist going towards the trach tube instead of being connected to the ventilator. Also Heidie, (real spelling) his nurse for today has asked me to bring in his hearing aids tomorrow. How's that for becoming more like a real person rather than a patient in a bed. Tomorrow seems to be moving day to Tahoe-Pacific, and the word appears to be by helicopter, not ambulance. I'll let you know after it has actually happened. Keep those prayers coming, they sure are working in his favor. We are so grateful. Love, Sue