The latest update on Sammy's Care Page;

This is Johanna, posting on behalf of Jessica and Rob:
Jessica just called, and reported that Sam has had a pretty uneventful day. The pulmonary people x-rayed the lungs again, and said they looked better today then they did yesterday. The doctor said, "I wish I could take credit for this, but, I think Sam is beginning to heal herself" or something to that effect. Jessica said that they are removing one chest tube today, and the other one tomorrow. That is a step in the right direction. Sam opened her eyes last night, when Jessica was asleep. Jessica asked how she was, and the nurse thought that Sam looked 'scared'. Jessica will be asking that the night nurses wake her from now on, so that she might be there when Sam opens her eyes again.

The road will be long, no doubt about it. I just want to rejoice for the teeny tiny signs of progress that Sam is making. Jessica and Rob are without a computer until Tuesday, and Sam will have her surgery in the evening. So, the next post will possibly be from me again. Keep Sam, Jessica and Rob tightly in your hearts and prayers!

Johanna