Hello everyone.

There's very little to share about Don's condition. As I wrote in our last message, he was taken off the ventilator last Tuesday and, quite frankly, we thought that would be it. Remarkably, he continues to confound the hospital staff and stay steady. His heart rate, breathing rate, and blood pressure remain exactly as they were last week.

As great as that sounds, it doesn't change what is now inevitable. We'll be talking with staff this morning about his final move into some sort of Hospice care. It looks like it might be here at Loyola Med Center. As of now, he remains in Rm 2345. It doesn't look like any move will come until the weekend. If he's moved, I'll send word out.

Thanks to everyone for the visits, cards and notes. Even if we miss your stop by his room, please know that it means a lot to us (and to him!).

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