11:00 a.m.

Garrett is doing well this morning.  He is more and more alert as they take down his sedatives/pain meds.  Realistically he did just have major surgery, so he is sore and uncomfortable.  Yet he seems to be tolerating it fairly well.  His vital signs are where they should be, which is always a good thing.  They are weaning more on his blood pressure meds and that seems to be the major plan for today. 

I have learned it looks like they will soon put in a feeding tube to start some feedings, which is a HUGE step in the right direction.  This could happen in the next few days.  Up to this point Garrett has been fed Lipids directly into his blood stream for nutrition.  So he does not feel hungry nor has he had anything in his stomach yet food wise.  So it will be a slow process, as is everything in our situation.

            A special thanks to my cousin Michelle Denny and family for dropping off dinner last night.  It was marvelous! 

And this little giraffe was dropped off this morning for Garrett from Tyler, Helen, Lucy, & Will Moore, thank you very much!  So, so thoughtful.