Evening

Today was the best day ever! Mark was wide awake when I arrived at 11 and was still awake when I left at 9. He was also the most aware that I've seen him since this all happened. We were having a nice little visit when his friend Doug arrived. When I told him that Doug was there, he turned his head with no effort and grinned the biggest smile I've seen yet. He was so exicted to have a visitor, and if that wasn't enough, Tina came to visit after Doug left. He had a really big day today.

And if that's not enough, the ventilator left his room tonight and he had no fever at all today. I gave him a good washing up which he didn't seem to mind at all. He seemed to have better control over the movement of his head and eyes tonight - the best I've seen so far. He even looked toward the TV, but I'm not sure he was interested in it.

Oh, I even bought the newspaper today and read him some. I think that's when he took a short nap. Then I tried People and it put us both to sleep.

Have a good New Year and a safe 2007!