Free from the machine

Good news today! Remington has had the breathing tube and Foley catheter removed! He is breathing on his own and starting to get over the sedation he has been on for the past week. He is still a little groggy and his throat hurts, but he is doing very well. His mouth is healing very nicely and his hair is gone. They are planning on moving him back up to the 4th floor tomorrow morning. That means he can have visitors again! He is very excited about seeing his friends after everything he has been through. The doctors are looking at starting the next round of chemo therapy on Wednesday sometime. The good news is that they are treating him for the mouth sores and mucusitis before it starts. That should keep the pain and discomfort at a minimum. We shall see. Thank you everyone.