The breathing tube is finally out and the restraints have been removed! Jerry is able to answer us and say a few small things. You can tell that he feels so much better already. The doctor had nothing but positive things to say about jerry's surgery and current condition. Jerry is winking at me and giving thumbs up haha. We are so relieved by the progress so far. We have a long way to go but if I know my husband like I think I do....he will recover in record time. We just can't stop thanking God for such a perfect outcome....it was amazing to watch it all unfold.

I apologize if I haven't returned calls and texts....my phone is dead at the moment. Thanks to everyone that came to the hospital..the ccu nurse said they could tell what a great person Jerry is by the number of people that have come to see him. We are also doing our best to write down all the names of those that were praying, calling, texting, etc so we can read the details to Jerry when he is feeling better. Thank you to our chicago friends for the early morning prayers and all the love and support....i have been trying to tell jerry as he wakes up for short periods of time. We love all of you very much!!! Thank you also to narissa , rachelle and Sharon for the huge gift basket filled with drinks and snacks...that was so generous!!! Thanks rachelle for bringing things to keep all the kids occupied...they enjoyed it so much. Thank you Bro. Darrell for staying with us all day and being there to pray with jerry when he woke up...that was so special to us. Thanks to our church family at Bethany...you all are so faithful to us in prayers and support...we love u! Sis April, Bro. Jeff, Lisa, Tony, Darin and everyone that was here....it's hard to name all of you but we love you!!! Thanks also to everyone at InnerWorkings for your encouragement...Jerry will be anxious to see all of you soon! Thank you to all of our friends from coast to coast....your support has been amazing. Finally.... Thanks to our family in KY and jerry's mom, dad, brother, sister, nieces and nephew
who traveled from Chicago and Wisconsin..we couldn't have made it without you! Rob, I know you would have been here if you could have...we love you! I hope I remembered everyone...but if I didn't please know that we appreciate all of you more than words can say.... Much love to all :)