9-2-06

Helena had another great today. She had her eyes open for over 3 hours and we sat and stared at each other! She has really, really beautiful eyes and I think she might have my eyes? Everything else comes from Mary, thank goodness! Today, Helena got her two chest tubes removed and they continue to lower her medications. Tomorrow Helena will be taken off the ventilator! We are so happy! They are planning on taking her vent out by around 8:00 am so that means we will get there around seven tomorrow morning. We can't wait to be able to see Helena's face again! Right now her face is hidden by all the tape that holds her vent in place. Each day she gets more and more things unplugged. Soon we will have a Helena completely unplugged! The Doctor said today that he is going really slow in removing the tubes, but she just keeps moving him along! Go Helena, GO! Thank you again, for all your cards, prayers and support. I know that this is what is moving Helena along so quickly. God bless!