greg is continuing to do well and is working hard getting his strength and appetite back up. the food is not causing issues any longer and he’s doing laps with the nurses as well as physical therapy to regain his strength. they’ve given him his cellular phone, so you may hear from him! the computer could be coming back soon…

yay greg! keep up the amazing work!!

hung out with greg for a little bit yesterday evening. he looks much rosier again and now has a firm grasp on reality. no more confusion! yay!

he was overwhelmed and excited by the gifts that i was finally able to bring to him from bree et al. i’m certain he’ll be using the far side book for weight training!

he wanted to me to be sure to thank you guys for such thoughtful gifts and to send thanks to all his family and friends who have sent notes, cards, blog comments. they really mean a lot to him.

yay greg! go greg! 🙂

greg has had a good couple of days. his mom says he’s seeming more and more himself and the confusion is starting to fade away. they’ve taken out the chest and nose tubes again and are starting him slowly again on “clear” foods. hopefully this time the transition back to food won’t be so difficult.

they’re working hard to get him stronger, walking laps with the nurses and doing his physical therapy.

when i talked to him on the phone yesterday, he sounded positively exhausted. there was a lot going on with doctors and nurses and treatments and such in his room. i’ve just spoken to him today and he sounds much brighter. i’m heading in to see him now!

the doctors are trying to figure out why greg is still uncomfortable and having a hard time with solid food. his lung looks good, so now they’re testing his pancreas and gallbladder to see if they can figure out what is going on. they’re being very cautious with him, but think he can get past whatever this is.

sorry for the quiet. i’m back in boston and got to see greg yesterday AND today!

greg moved from the icu to the step down unit last night. he’s back on solid food, but lost a lot of weight through this recent episode. the hospital is trying their best to load him up with calories (the nurse suggested a milkshake while i was there today) to get his weight (and strength) back up.

the anti-rejection meds are still making things a little confusing, but hopefully that will pass soon.

i know he’d love to receive more cards and/or letters! i’ll print the comments you’ve all left recently for him this weekend.

greg and his family opened a bunch of the cards that have come in over the last week or so today. his mom said that it was really wonderful for greg to get support from family, friends… so many people from all areas of his life. it was really lovely for all of them. he appreciated all of them and is thankful you’re all thinking of him. keep the cards coming.

that said, greg’s condition is about the same today. this part of the process could be very slow going, maybe a few weeks.

greg is still making slow progress. not much has changed since yesterday and his family is with him all the time. keep them in your thoughts, as well as greg, of course.

I’m traveling for work, but am pleased to be bringing you updates from his mom from beautiful Reno NV.

Greg has continued to do well. Today he came off the ventilator. He’s extremely weak, somewhat scared and a little disoriented – as well as slightly giggly and high. The doctors are not rushing him to progress, as they’re still concerned about bringing him along too quickly. His sister has now joined his mom and dad at the hospital to be with him.

Keep the prayers/light/energy flowing folks!