She speaks!

As of Tuesday night, Evelyn is able to use a special one-way valve on her breathing tube that allows the air to pass through her vocal cords and speak!! Last night, she was feeling better and stronger - finally! She is on antibiotics to ward of pneumonia, and on light doses of morphine to make her more comfortable. This has been a blessing as it has allowed her to get some much needed rest from the coughing and constant headache pain (not to mention the whole recovering-from-surgery aspect). The plan at this point is for her to be transferred to the Sotoyome rehab center until she is able to walk around sufficiently to be brought home. We are waiting for a bed to become available in rehab. The move may take place today. Stay tuned for further updates!