I don't have a lot of news yet. He rested over night, which is good. He was awake ALL day again yesterday, which is not normal for a baby!! Last night I got to thinking more about it (too much time to myself at bed time) and it worried me that he could wear out and go back on the ventilator. I know shouldn't dwell on the "couldas", but things have been going so well and I find myself thinking it is too good to be true, like we are due for another setback. I pray for him to keep moving forward with no setbacks, but sometimes feel guilty asking for more when we have been given so much already. I know it sounds strange, but we have been given a huge gift and we are far from being in the worst shape around here anymore. Two nights ago I was walking back down the hallway, on the way back to the RMH, and a young couple walked out of another module and slumped together against the wall in tears, comforting each other. We were there not so very long ago - so I guess that is why it is sometimes hard for me to pray for a "hurry-up". I will have to count on all of you to help me out there. Maybe I was also feeling a little emotional b/c I love the fourth and even though I had a great time watching the downtown fireworks with the Huftys, (and some of the nurses and their families too), I missed my family. I am the girl who can't get through the National anthem without my eyes watering, even if it is a high school basketball game!!

On another note, when we do get out of here one day - and we will - it won' t be without some sadness. We've gotten pretty attached to a lot of folks around here. I can sleep at night, or leave for lunch or to do things like this, b/c I know he is watched over by some fantastic protectors. It's still hard to leave him, but I can do it and feel ok.

Geez, I just read back through this post - didn't mean to get so sappy!