Mom was moved out of ICU Monday evening to the 5th floor where there are "normal" hospital rooms. She sits in her recliner during the day 4-8 hrs looking out her window of western Syracuse area. These rooms seem a lot smaller to me than I remember them from my days of youth. Since Mom has been off the ventilator now for 9 days and counting, she appears more alert of her surroundings and can respond to basic commands to move her extremities, we've been able to get her admitted to the brain rehab center there at University Hospital on the 2nd floor. They have a rather aggressive treatment for their patients and it was originally thought that Mom would not have the stagmina to endure it. They will take her for a week trial basis. If she can cut it, she stays. If not, she will most likely go out to a facility in the Albany area that is less aggressive.

Pray that the pnuemonia leaves altogether; No complications or other illnesses would hinder Mom's progress; Mom will have the strength and will to endure treatment here; the doctors will decide to keep her here in Syracuse.

Please continue to pray for Dad and family as we continue to make adjustments in every facet of life.

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A sincere heart felt thank you goes out to you all who have shown the love of God to this family. I can say with words to communicate our gratitude, but I pray that God's peace and blessings upon you would be more of a reality in expressing our thanks. For those who live around here, don't be surprised if we give you a big sloppy hug and kiss!