December 31, 2012 - Afternoon/Evening

Mom was a little more awake today, shaking her head to answer questions by the doctors/nurses. She wasn't fighting the tube like before, so that is good. She could feel them squeezing her hand but can't yet squeeze back.

The nurse asked if she knew where she was and she shook her head yes. Then the nurse asked if she knew the people in the room with her (dad & Cristi). She shook her head yes again and the nurse said, "good, cause I let them in to see you." Don't ya just love great nurses!

She is still on assisted breathing (40%) and low sedative which allows her to open her eyes and nod to the questions. They will do another breathing test in the morning.

From all of us, Happy New Year! We are optimistic that 2013 can only get better!

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