I just returned tonight from the hospital to actually sleep in a bed - the little luxuries of life we take for granted. Bob's last two days have been amazing. After only 24 hours in the ICU, Dr. Denyer marched in and said he could leave, that this Unit was only for sick people. They even made him walk part of the way... but lest you think it was easy, he was suffering intense pain, in spite of how well he was doing. The two drain tubes still feeding from the chest cavity were probably most of the problem, and he anguished for hours after being moved. Erica and I paced the floor in his room, feeling helpless; none of us, including the nurses, could get him positioned to give any relief. Brandon came in at five, gave him a blessing, and he immediately became comfortable. Everything became manageable after that and he slept well, (between the hourly nurses' visits.) Dr. Denyer came in this morning, announced that he was pulling his jumper cables, and before Bob could hardly catch his breath, he was yanking the drain tubes from his chest, plus every other hookup. He has no hookups now after only 48 hours. Amazing! But it did wipe him out for a couple of hours; however, he got up and walked all four halls after saying he didn't think he could even get up. How grateful we are for good doctors, faith, and prayers. Thanks to all of you for your love and concern.