Out of ICU!

They moved Brian out of ICU today! He is in the Progressive Care Unit, the floor treats cardiac problems. We are still fighting to get him back completely. He is in and out of confusion and they have a sitter with him, because he needs someone to keep an eye on him. It's a waiting game. He is having a hard time fighting the urge to smoke. He rubs his cigarettes out on his fingers and flicks the ashes and puts the butts in his imaginary pocket, just like he used to do. They don't want to treat him because all the anti-smoking meds have side effects and his heart is still weak. We want the emails to keep coming, along with calls but we only want immediate family visiting because Brian isn't ready (too many people agitate him) for visitors and his room is very small. They don't even have a waiting room like they did in ICU. We don't want to hurt anyone's feelings and will keep the blog as updated as we can. Keep the prayers going. Pasteur Steve came to visit today too! The rehab doctor asked Brian give her a high five and a peace sign with both hands and two days he was unable to follow commands. He is making progress but the whole situation is still scary. Keep your fingers crossed! We love you friends and family. Thanks to all our support systems; our friend's from Belfair, the Kitsap County Health District, everyone at Brother Dons, everyone at Ralph's Red Apple, and our Parker Lumber friends. And all our other friends too numberous to name.