Go Cardinals!

Happy Super Bowl Sunday! Amy asked me (Ethan) to update the blog. She's doing a lot of running around today.  Heidi is flying back to Nashville today and will return next Friday. She's still a little under the weather.  We came to the conclusion last night that since Debbie was much more alert and very stable medically, everyone would get a good night's sleep at home last night.  We are hopeful that a move out of the ICU is on the horizon and obviously there won't be a half dozen medical personnel 10 feet away once she leaves. So, we'll all try to rest up so one person can stay overnight once Debbie is in her own room.

Dick and Amy went up to the ICU this morning and Debbie was sleeping. She had experienced a "coughing fit" and had to have her airway suctioned. This is somewhat understandable since she has been on a respirator for 12 or so days. Afterwards, they gave her some morphine so she was sleeping soundly. Amy came back home to pick up Heidi and they are on their way back up there now. Her ICP was between 9 and 18 through the night and all her vitals are strong. Other than that there isn't much to report. We are all so thankful for all the prayers, visits, cards, food, etc.  through this ordeal. We know our journey isn't over but you all make it more manageable as you travel it with us. Thank you. We'll have another update this evening.