Apr 29, 2017 at 01:02 pm

...And the tubes are OFF!!!!

Update posted by Rachelle Valera
Oh sweet, sweet relief!

Friday, April28th, around 6PM: my sister Rachelle sent me just about the most glorious photo I have seen in the past few weeks. I was on my way home in a cab (luckily wasn't sharing with anyone) and teared up seeing the twinkle back in his eyes - and that smile! <3

Dad can talk already but his voice is still all raspy but it's a small matter! I imagine his writing board will be used less and less; bits of his usual jovial demeanor are slowly shining through.

We are definitely on the road to recovery but still waiting for the various test results to come in. It is also still unclear how much longer he needs to be in the ICU or when he can be moved into a regular room. Our estimation is some more days to confirm (pending test results) but we are so very hopeful that we are closer to eventually bringing him home.

Again and a million times over, endless thanks to everyone who extended their hands, words, thoughts and hearts to us. May your generosity and kindness come back to you a hundredfold <3<3<3

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