I just realized it's Friday the 13th - I don't think I'll focus on that too much.

Yesterday was a tough day for me so I just couldn't face doing an update last night. The doctors are becoming very concerned and discouraged by Emily's not waking up for following instructions. Today she will be taken off all sedation and they may try a new medication to help her wake up. Keep us in your thoughts and prayers.

Project Hair was successfully completed. It took all day, but we got it brushed out, washed, conditioned and combed. She had the only room in the ICU that smelled like an Aveda day spa. Hannah braided it last night to keep it from getting tangled, and my friend Alan is coming today to put in a professional french braid to try to protect it. Just another example of the many incredible kindnesses that everyone has shown us.

I know that many of you would like to visit Emily. Unfortunately, the ICU just isn't very conducive to visitors. As soon as she's in a room outside of the ICU I promise to post a note that one and all are welcome.