Day +12

GREG: Had another rough night last night. He is used to having total control of his environment and himself (not in a tyrannical) and through this process he's had very limited - if any control of himself, what's done to him or his environment. For anyone, being through what he's been through must be so frustrating. Additionally, Greg is an amazing and natural communicator and as long as Alex has known him he's been able to tell people what he wants and needs with ease and tact... so far in this process he hasn't. As much as the family may have tried our efforts at communication have been pretty dismal.
 
SUMMER: is doing extremely well. She is still talking and expressing herself like she always does. Alex says that she is as strong willed as any kid he's ever seen. Her nurses recommended that her ipod be brought last week and was able to deliver it today. She was pleased with this and wanted to use it right away; unfortunately it wasn't charged  so she had to wait a bit longer. Aunt Carole went and purchased a dock so Summer can listen to her music without having to use headphones and didn't have to worry about anyone forgetting to charge it. She'd requested access to her email yesterday but wasn't able to log in so today she regained access. As soon as the computer was available to her she logged right in and began reading her emails. Summer's aunt Barb (Lori's sister)  has remained vigilant at summers side and they are obviously very comfortable together.

TIA: great day for Tia today - she had her breathing tube removed! The staff has ceased her sedation medication and Tia has started to wake up and respond a bit. She is unsure and uneasy about being in the hospital and doesn't really care to be there. She is still very immobile and it will be a while before she is up and moving. Hopefully she will be transferred to a new room in the next few days. because she has had more direct head injuries than summer it will take Tia a little longer to progress. She appears to be healing well from her burns.