Tuesday Afternoon Update • Oct. 23

So far, so good. . . as they say. Dad still remains off the IV meds for his blood pressure and it is ranging from 135 to 125. . . so that is very encouraging. He is breathing with very little help from oxygen now and that is good too. His fever is mild in the 99 range still. He was doing better at turning his neck today to the left. . . before he did not turn it toward the door when you entered, but now he does and really seems to have more mobility there. At this point in the day, we don't think they will transfer him out of ICU to the Neuro floor - they want to be really sure he can maintain all of these vitals. He seems to be getting more alert and witty - he is still bored as can be or so he says. . .and so tired and wants us to bring him some of his favorite music like opera or classical or "biblical" (i think he meant Christian music but he couldn't think of the word). He told me to be sure and keep telling everyone how he is doing - he seemed glad we were doing the website to tell you guys everything. We will be here for the rest of the day - so I will give another update at the end of the day. Keep the prayers coming!