From Facebook: Day 16 midday update.....continued off and on communication. A few more smiles, trying to tell me something (really need to learn to lip read....I clearly stink at it), with some minor agitation. Seeing some additional improvement in labs. Plan for the day is making some additional adjustment in sedation, finding the right mix of pain meds (non IV), and working on letting him breathe some on his own. Doc liked what he was seeing this morning, as am I. Got a raised eyebrow and smile when I told him about everyone's support and prayers!!