Today the doctor said Kjerstin's Xray looked better in some spots and worse in some spots. The respiratory therapist came in and Kjerstin coughed up a lot of phlegm. He was very excited because he said she needs to do this to get her lungs clear.

Kjerstin decided that today would be a good day to open her eyes for a while. Jerimiah and Steph were beside her bed and she opened her eyes about 3/4 of the way and focused on Steph. When Jerimiah talked toher she turned her eyes and focused on him! This is huge!!! They sent someone to get Mom. When Mom got there and spoke, Kjerstin's eyes darted over and looked at Mom. She kept them open for a good five minutes. She closed them for a bit and then opened them and looked around off and on for the next 15 to 20 minutes. Everyone was sooooo excited!

Earlier in the day the therapist sat Kjerstin up on the side of the bed and Kjerstin opened her eyes briefly when they did this. We are still excercising her feet, legs, arms and hands several times a day. Mom has started reading to Kjerstin. She told Kjerstin she was a captive audience, now.

Alayna Kempf and her husband made Kjerstin a quilt. It has squares on it for friends and family to write messages to Kjerstin on. Please make sure when you are at the hospital visiting, you stop and sign her quilt.

Jerimiah and his family will be out of town this weekend for a ball game. Mike & I were supposed to be out of town, as Mike and Colten were supposed to be in a wedding. We haven't decided if we are going yet. I want to be close if Kjerstin wakes up. With that being said, please feel free to come visit Mom, Dad, and Kjerstin at the hospital. Mom LOVES visitors and it helps occupy her mind. I can always tell when there isn't many people there because she starts calling me about silly things. So, if you have any time on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, please stop by. Don't ever think there is too many people because Mom gets so excited with everyone there and she writes down in Kjertin's journal who all has visited. In addition, when there is other people visiting, it gives Jerimiah, Steph, Mike & I time to nap or try to spend time with our kids. This has been a huge adjustment for Colten, Braden, & Brynlee.

We found out today that it is going to cost $1000 a month for housing for Mom to stay with Kjerstin. Insurance doesn't cover any of this. On top of that, Mom will not be returning to work. Mom started to stress out and I told her it would all work out. I told her that there are a lot of fundraisers for this very reason. So, please pray for peace for Mom. This is the last thing I need her worrying about.

The meeting for the liason from the Madonna Rehab Center has been changed to Friday, so please keep this in your prayers.