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The tube is out!!!!!

Dad told mom she only has two days to get well enough to have the breathing tube removed because she's gotta be able to root for the Aggies! Guess she heard him!! The tube is OUT!! This is such great news!!

This morning the x-rays showed a little improvement on the pneumonia but they've been focusing on getting the tube out in order for her body to get back to a normal status in order to fight the pneumonia.

She's been responsive by nodding her head to questions and she's been able to wiggle her toes on command.

With the dialysis starting yesterday they were able to remove 2 Liters of fluid from her...wow! This is probably why she's able to breathe on her own now!

Continued prayers for all -

Throughout this mess we've had a few family come down with colds, strep throat, and the flu! We are all on the road to recovery it seems...but it will be a long process.

Thank you Lord for all you do!

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