Thank you again everyone for the prayers and good thoughts. It turned out that I didn't have to make the trip - he's coming around. My stepmom suggested I wait and come out there when he's better! I just heard they're taking the breathing tube out today. Thank God and thank you again everyone for your thoughts and prayers. Sorry I haven't been able to be around here...this rollercoaster has been taking a real toll on me.

To top it off, I am struggling to fill out a long grueling form for my disability application which has to be turned in as soon as possible. It's pretty painful, but I'm doing little bits and pieces as I can, and the worker is understanding about my situation.

Again, I can't tell you all how much I appreciate your thoughts. I hope I can be around here participating more as soon as I can.