My buddy (co-pilot) Steve

[slick]

I can't imagine how hard this must be on you Laurie. So frustrating that you can't get any answers. I will keep checking in and sending prayers.

[lbaker]

Just spoke with Bill/Dad. He sounded more encouraged after their visit today and their talk with another doctor. Still in ICU but they removed the "small clot" on his lung and feeling more optimistic about being able to move him, once again, into "stepdown". But not yet. Another weird problem occurs, however, because of a visit by his "sister" who is a man. He showed up in drag to visit. The nurses didn't even realize that "she" was really a he. But that, dear friends, is another story. There are not good feelings between the siblings. OMD, this is all getting Mondo Bizarro for K, J and for me When Steve, IF Steve becomes aware of surroundings, and should see... oh dear, nevermind "Is this for real or am I am Miami?" No offense, I think that's a quote from an old RKrumb comix
I AM NOT MAKING THIS UP

[Karen]

That does sound encouraging. As for the sibling weirdness, hey, at least s/he cared enough to visit. Prayers continuing!

[Laura's Babies]

PHEW! That is a big load off my mind!

[slick]

Laurie, thanks so much for posting this news. Yes, it is encouraging and I know that he's got a long way to go yet. With all these PT prayers, I just know that things will continue to get better.

As for the sibling, do I read in your comment that the last time Steve saw his "brother" he was wearing pants?

[Tubby & Peanut's Mom]

As for the sibling, do I read in your comment that the last time Steve saw his "brother" he was wearing pants?

Sorry, but I had to giggle at this.

So good to hear the encouraging news, Laurie. Hopefully all is continuing to go well.

[lbaker]

his "brother" was wearing pants?

culottes maybe Things about the same this afternoon. Still ICU, still no response, but still alive.