The trach is out ( a mere 4 days) and Russ is talking. Only a few words but all are appropriate to whats being said. He is finally "squeezing our hands" and wiggling his toes. Baby steps that mean so much. Keep praying for all patients in/post their journey. Keep showing them photos, talking to them, recording messages from friends n family, playing music, body massage, i let Russ lick suckers or a potato chip...keep researching, thinking and get creative. The brain needs stimulation. Touch, taste, smell, hearing, sight - hit them all.
Positivity, persistence, patience. 🙏❤
Stroke that caused brain hemorrhage, 22 days & still not fully conscious. 
Buzzing electric current feeling when sleeping/semi conscious
One step forward three steps back
Two steps forward, one step back
