The snow has stopped here in Rochester, but Chris's improvement keeps on going. The last chest tube was removed this afternoon, the vent will probably be removed tomorrow. It is turned down really low-Chris is basically doing most of the breathing on his own. The dialysis will be stopped soon and and new labs will be run 6 hrs after it is stopped to see how his kidneys are doing. There was some discussion about removing his gall bladder-it is sluggish, but no stones. The general surgeons decided to just watch it for now, since Chris is not having an pain associated with the gall bladder (Chris decided he liked the guy even if he was a fan of Indiana University basketball). Yesterday,while in the hospital gift shop I bought the 10 piece puzzle game-Tantrix. We have had a grand time with it. Today I went back to the shop to purchase another one, and discovered the entire 56 tile set. Bill is working on it right now. All is well, we are looking forward to a quiet restful night. Tomorrow will be a big day, if the vent is removed. Have a good evening, and keep the thoughts and prayers heading this way. Take Care. MJ