Signs of Improvement

The last two days have been better.  While Michael has many health issues, the biggest priority has been the healing of his lungs and getting off of the ventilator.  Yesterday, the doctors said they were pleased with his progress.  Today, there has been a further decrease in the oxygen level he is on.   And for the last 30 hours, all but one hour, the ventilator was not providing breaths for him, only a little added pressure to the breaths he took (CPAP).   This afternoon he was able to breathe on his own (with the tube still in place) for about 40 minutes without any added pressure--this is a big step.
Michael's meds for sedation have been changed and it seems to be helping his agitation, so it will be easier to pass his breathing tests for extubation (getting the breathing tube out).  If all goes well, it could happen as early as tomorrow, but it may be later.  When the tube is removed, they will be watching him closely to see if it would need to be reinserted.
Our requests for prayers are for the continued healing of his lungs and for extubation when the time is right so the tube will stay out, for his continued healing of kidneys, any infections and resolving of Graft vs Host.
Thank you for all of your prayers for Michael for his healing and his strength.