The doctors were able to remove the tube and ventilator! Thank goodness, that must have been very hard for him. Today he was able to whisper some words to me, but I also brought a pad of paper for him to write on. He did receive a blood transfusion this morning and his labs look good. They are keeping a close eye on him in the ICU. I give all the glory to the Lord for getting him through all of this! It is also through this tough time that family grows even closer, and that is definitely God's work right there. The next big test will be Thursday, when they test for any leaks. For now he is resting.